Rent Smart Online Program

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Rent Smart is designed to help those individuals who have little to no rental experience and those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters, as they graduate from school, or homeowners, transitioning to renting, and individuals with poor rental or credit history. Rent Smart provides practical education to help people looking for rental housing to find and keep suitable housing. Rent Smart sessions help participants:

  • Learn new skills to build positive relationships with landlords and neighbors.
  • Gain confidence in their ability to find and maintain affordable housing.
  • Understand the application and screening processes used by landlords.
  • Learn the responsibilities and rights of tenants and landlords.


To learn more about the Rent Smart Program, please contact Washington County Extension’s Human Development & Relationships Educator, Carol Bralich at 262-335-4477 or carol.bralich@wisc.edu.

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