Welcome to Sun Prairie's Housing Website!

To view the content most relevant to you, click on one of the headings above.

Open now through November 30, this exhibit explores the development of Sun Prairie and the how local and federal policies and programs have shaped the community we are today.

If you are interested in staying informed on housing related developments, projects, and policies in Sun Prairie, be sure to check  HERE  to view upcoming city meetings and their agendas. The Housing Committee, Plan Commission, and Common Council meetings are most likely to include housing-related agenda items. Meetings are typically in hybrid format with the option for virtual or in-person attendance. See tips for how to participate in the “Get Involved” section of this webpage.

Learn about rental options, landlord-tenant resources, and emergency assistance available to local households.

Instructions for Rental Map: Click on map points to get contact information and websites for rentals. This map only includes rentals we have contact information for.

Staff Recommended Search Engines for Market Rate & Subsidized Units:

•  The Tenant Resource Center's Find Housing  resources
•  WIHousingSearch.org 
•  Catholic Charities Weekly Housing Vacancy List 
•  Housing Resource Vacancy List  (updated weekly)
•  Apartments.com 
•  Less expensive housing options in Dane County (Section 42/tax credit units) 
•  Opciones de vivienda menos costosas en Condado de Dane (Sección 42/unidades de crédito fiscal) 

Staff Recommended Search Engines for Subsidized Units Only:

•  Dane County Housing Authority Rental Vacancy List  (check with listed landlords for current vacancies)
•  Dane County Housing Authority Public Housing 
•  Madison Housing Authority Public Housing 
•  List of Dane County Subsidized Housing Projects  (includes information on how to apply)

Additional Applicant and Tenant Resources

•  Tips When Applying for Low Income Housing  (including required documents needed for applications)
•  The Tenant Resource Center's Resources for Tenants  (includes guidance on common housing issues, sample letters for applicants to include in applications, and more)
•  Housing Tips 

The Dane County Housing Authority administers the  Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program/Section 8 Program  for Dane County, which provides eligible families and individuals the opportunity to rent housing of their choice on the private market. Check the link to see if the waitlist is currently accepting new applicants.

•  Dane County Homeless Resource Guide 
•  Dane County Homeless Resource Guide (Spanish) 
•  Dane County Homeless Resource Guide (Hmong) 

Learn about homebuyer assistance, downpayment and closing cost assistance, homebuyer trainings, and related resources.

Various organizations throughout Dane County offer workshops for prospective and current homeowners.

Movin' Out Home Repair Programs (for residents with a permanent disability)

•  Dane County Minor Home Repair Program 
•  Affordable Housing Program Home Repair Grant 

•  Making Our Homes More Efficient: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers | Department of Energy 
•  Sun Prairie Utilities - Energy Saving Programs 
•  Sun Prairie Utilities - Going Solar 
•  WPPI Energy - Customer Programs 
•  Focus on Energy - Residential Solutions 
•  Focus on Energy - Renewable Energy 
•  Focus on Energy - Find a Trade Ally 
•  Renew Wisconsin - Solar Energy 
•  Renew Wisconsin - Solar Installers 

Learn about funding opportunities for developers, and resources available to assist with housing development in Sun Prairie.

The purpose of the map below is to highlight areas within Sun Prairie that would score highly on a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application using the location-based criteria in WHEDA’s  current Qualified Allocation Plan . Note: This map is intended to be used as a general guide, please conduct your own site specific calculations and reach out to the  City’s Planning Division  with questions related to the zoning or development process in Sun Prairie.  

The city recognizes the legacy of discrimination in real estate, lending and renting, exclusionary zoning practices, development regulations, and processes that have a disparate and disproportionate impact on limited wealth households and persons of color. The impacts of these past programs/policies are still felt by individuals and communities. The City is actively seeking to address equity issues through housing programs and policies, a citywide Equity Audit, Active Transportation Plan, Sustainability Committee, and more.

Read housing reports, studies, and local and regional data.

Learn more about the national housing crisis and how it's impacts are being felt in Sun Prairie:

Learn how to join the local and regional housing conversation to expand housing choice and opportunity.

Sun Prairie Housing Coalition

Are you interested in learning more about housing needs in Sun Prairie or advocating for local change in our community? A group of local organizations, businesses, city staff, and residents have formed a local housing coalition. If you are passionate about housing and want to learn more, collaborate with others, and get involved in the conversation, email the coalition at sunprairiehousingcoalition@gmail.com.

The Housing Coalition meets every other month, the second Thursday from 5:30-6:45 PM at the Sunshine Supper Space (1632 W. Main Street). Upcoming 2024 meetings:

• July 11
• September 12
• November 14

Helpful tips for public testimony

• Meeting agendas include instructions on how to engage in city meetings. Agendas include an email address for written comments regarding agenda items, the link/instructions on how to stream the meeting, and how to register to submit a public comment verbally. Please note that the registration to make a public comment closes 30 minutes before the meeting.
• Most committees have a 2, 3 or 5 minute limit. Some committee chairs will cut you off abruptly, others will let you finish your thought. Sometimes a committee member will move to allow you more time.
• If emailing written comments, be succinct and be sure to include the most important things first to ensure they are heard.
• Be direct about what you want them to do. “Please vote in support or opposition” or “please amend this to _____."
• Stories are always memorable.
• Be prepared not to be able to ask questions or participate in debate.