Milwaukee County is making their "last call" for applications for ERA (Emergency Rental Assistance) funds. In just one week, submitting new applications will be put on hold while existing applications are processed, to see if there will be any funds left to continue.

The Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) fund was funded by the federal government. Milwaukee County has spent about $70 million of what it was allocated since 2021. Just $8 million remains.

"It is for households that were experiencing hardships during the pandemic," said Community Advocates CEO Andi Elliot.

Elliot said now is the time for people to be proactive about their home circumstances.

"My advice would be looking at your current situation and thinking about it now. This is maybe the time that you need to move on to something that's a little bit more affordable," she said.

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