{"id":16846,"date":"2025-09-18T08:42:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:27:06","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Campus Housing Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Off-Campus Housing Resources<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Moving off campus? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">This site breaks down everything you need to know\u2014finding the right place, signing a lease, living with roommates, staying safe, and knowing your rights as a renter. It also includes tips just for international and commuter students, with info on transportation, temporary housing, adjusting to Milwaukee, and local resources to help you settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">We also get into the stuff students ask about most: options for low-income housing, emergency shelters, and energy assistance if money gets tight. You\u2019ll find safety tips on renter\u2019s insurance, emergency preparedness, and campus services like Be On the Safe Side (B.O.S.S) and 51ÁÔÆæ Police. Plus, we cover what it means to be a good neighbor, what landlords should (and shouldn\u2019t) expect from you, and how to keep that relationship positive while meeting your responsibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Off-Campus Resource Center<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:rent-offcampus@uwm.edu\">rent-offcampus@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6999\">414-229-6999<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>51ÁÔÆæ Student Union, EG42<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hours: Monday &#8211; Friday, 8:00 am &#8211; 4:30 pm<\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">Contact Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Quick answers to common questions about off-campus housing, leases, roommates, safety, and tenant rights.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/international-students\/\">International Students<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Information for international students cover housing tips, transportation options, legal protections, and temporary lodging resources.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/off-campus-resources\/commuter-services\/\">Commuter Students<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Cover parking, campus resources, winter tips, and commuter-specific support.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/housing-instability-low-income-housing-resources\/\">Housing Instability &amp; Low Income Housing Resources<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Highlighting local affordable housing options, financial aid, energy assistance, legal support, and emergency shelter services.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/temporary-housing\/\">Temporary Housing<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Outlines options such as university guest housing, furnished short\u2011term rentals, Airbnb or hotel stays, and emergency shelter and energy assistance resources in Milwaukee.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/legal-assistance-resources\/\">Legal Assistance Resources<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Legal advice, referrals or assistance as it pertains to the legal side of renting off campus<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/tenant-rights\/\">Tenant Rights<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Basic rights and responsibilities as a renter in the state of Wisconsin<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/safety-information\/\">Safety Information<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Information and tips relating to emergency prep, renter\u2019s insurance, 51ÁÔÆæ police, safe ride programs, and alert tools.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/resources\/neighbors-and-the-neighborhood\/\">Neighbors and the Neighborhood<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Encouraging respectful neighbor relations, community involvement, and resolving issues through proper channels.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/landlord-property-partnerships\/\">Landlord Information<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Explanations for tenant\u2013landlord communication guidelines, lease requirements (e.g., disclosures, notice periods, late fees), legal protections, subletting rules, and security deposit handling.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/states\/wisconsin\">WI Department of Housing and Urban Development<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Wisconsin page provides resources and contacts for affordable housing and assistance programs across the state.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":0,"parent":709,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[39473,11927]},"class_list":["post-16846","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Housing at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore 51ÁÔÆæ off-campus housing resources. 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