Landlord Incentives to Foster Tenancy is an initiative launch in 2024 by the Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services Housing Division. LIFT provides financial incentives and support to property owners and managers that accept rental assistance and reduce screening criteria.

LIFT applicants typically use one of the three types of Tenant Based Rent Assistance; MyHome, Section 8, or Rapid ReHousing.

No. Properties choose their own rental criteria, though all the individuals housed through LIFT will likely have inconsistent rental history and limited income.

Fill out a Unit Intake Form. This information will be added to a closed online database accessed by Milwaukee County Housing Services staff assisting households searching for vacant units. From there, you’ll receive monthly updates to add vacant units.

Thank you for finding new partners who want to operate a profitable, well-maintained property while ensuring long term housing sustainability. Please fill out and submit the form on the Contact Us page to refer any interested owners or managers. You may qualify for a referral bonus after lease-up!

We don’t expect you to be the social worker!

MCHS and LIFT have a full team to answer questions about payments, tenant concerns, contacting support services partners, filing damage claims, and any other inquiries you may have along the way. Call our Landlord Engagement Coordinator, Alexi Millard at 414-758-7011 to get connected.