Maintenance Minute: Fire Drills

Thank you for your participation and understanding in the recent residence hall fire drills! We know that they can be a disturbance or inconvenience, especially during winter months, but the drills are important to follow whenever they happen.

University Apartments Tax Credit

The University of Wisconsin is exempt from paying property taxes, therefore, rents paid by the residents of University Apartments do not qualify for either Homestead Credit or Renter’s and Homeowner’s Property Tax Credits. For more information, please see the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website or contact your tax advisor if you have additional questions.

Welcome, New Housing Employees!

Join us in welcoming several new staff to University Housing! Thanks for joining the team!

A Warning Against Common Scams

One sure sign of the start of a new semester is the sudden increase in reports of scamming activity. Just in the first few days of the new academic year, our police department recorded a significant uptick in reports from people being scammed or defrauded. There’s no shame in being targeted by — or even falling victim to – …

Be Prepared in the Event of a Power Outage

It’s not uncommon to have power outages during inclement weather. In the event your power goes out, please contact Madison Gas & Electric as soon as you can at (608) 252-7111. MG&E will send crews out to assess any electrical damage and begin work to restore power. Be Prepared!

Looking Back on 2023

With 2023 in our metaphorical rear-view mirror, we’re taking a moment to look back at all Housing accomplished. We did some really wonderful, valuable things! Check out a few of our favorite moments, projects, and activities. March Spring Sweep After a multi-year hiatus, Housing Sustainability brought back the Spring Sweep! This was a great opportunity …

Welcome, New Housing Employees!

Join us in welcoming several new staff to University Housing! Thanks for joining the team!

2023 Year-End Payroll Reminders

Read through tax reminders, leave balance usage, direct deposit information, Kronos approval date changes, and Income Continuation Insurance information from the Housing Payroll team so you are prepared for the end of the year. 2023 year-end tax reminders for all Housing employees to ensure timely distribution of tax documents January 6th, 2024 Deadline for you …

Welcome, New Housing Employees!

Join us in welcoming several new staff to University Housing! Thanks for joining the team!

Maintaining Heat in Your Apartment

We have seen an increase in calls about heat in the apartments and want to  give you some information about staying warm with the unusually cold weather we are experiencing. During the heating season, the following are helpful guidelines for maintaining heat in your apartment. University Apartments is required to follow the Wisconsin State energy …