Funding Available to Assist Residents Facing Eviction, Housing Insecurity
Milwaukee County has launched a $10 million housing initiative aimed at addressing the needs of county residents who are behind on rent, facing eviction or experiencing short-term difficulty paying their mortgages.
Facing eviction? This initiative has dedicated $7 million to eviction prevention efforts through a rent assistance program developed in partnership with Community Advocates. Individuals and families who are facing eviction or who are behind on rent and meet eligibility criteria may apply for up to $3,000 per cooperative landlord/tenant stipulated agreement. Learn more.
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Housing is a racial equity issue. People of color are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, including through the loss of income and the inability for many families to pay rent. In fact, 80% of those enrolled in the Milwaukee County Eviction Prevention Program are Black.
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Home Repair Program Loan Payments Are Suspended
Home Repair Program loan payments are suspended until July 2020. If you have a home repair loan through Milwaukee County’s Home Repair Program, you will not have to make payments in April, May or June of this year. Loan payments are suspended, not forgiven. Missed payments will be added to the end of your loan. Your regularly scheduled payments will begin again in July. For more information call (414) 278-4917.
Milwaukee County Supportive Housing
Milwaukee County Supportive Housing was created to assist individuals who have mental illness in obtaining safe and affordable housing. Since 2008, we have been part of creating over 700 permanent supportive housing units throughout Milwaukee County. Supportive housing includes permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and harm reduction housing using the Housing First model.
Supportive Housing Programs
How to Apply for Supportive Housing
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ACC Management Group Properties
Cardinal Capital Properties
(Cardinal Capital Application)
Empowerment Village Lincoln
525 W Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53206
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Empowerment Village National
1528 W Walker St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Farwell Studios
1531 N Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Highland Commons
6700 W Beloit Rd., West Allis, WI 53219
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Thurgood Marshall
(Harm Reduction Housing)
1918 N 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
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United House
2500 W Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53206
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Heartland Alliance Properties
Pathways to Permanent Housing
Supported Apartment Program
Team Management Properties
Milwaukee County Home Repair Program
The Housing Division helps provide financial assistance to low-income owner-occupants of single-family homes to make necessary repairs to their dwellings. The program provides below-market-rate loans to eligible property owners in participating municipalities in Milwaukee County. Due to restrictions on these funds, we do not serve the City of Milwaukee, City of West Allis or the Village of River Hills, but do serve the remaining communities of Milwaukee County. Common items repaired through Milwaukee County Home Repair include hot water heaters, furnaces, sewer laterals, roofs, siding, trim, windows, porches, foundations, plumbing and electrical. Grant funds are available for persons with disabilities needing home modifications for accessibility such as ramps, lifts and bathroom modification.
Open AllClose All What is the Home Repair Loan Program?
The Housing Division offers no interest loans to income qualified homeowners in the suburban communities of Milwaukee County, excluding the Cities of Milwaukee and West Allis.
Loans are funded through the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The loans can cover a wide range of repairs required to maintain a home.
Some examples include: roofing, gutters, siding, doors, windows, electric, plumbing and heating systems. The focus of the loan will be on the living quarters in the home.
Loans can also be used for emergency repairs relating to health and safety and municipal citations. For components that are more extensive than the examples listed above can be discussed with Home Repair Program Staff at the time of application and/or first meeting.
If lead hazards are found within the home, these will be addressed as part of the project and loan.
What homes qualify?
Homes must be owner-occupied and located in Milwaukee County.
Homes in the Cities of Milwaukee and West Allis, and Village of River Hills, are excluded.
Homes must be single-family or duplexes and must have the equity to cover the cost of repairs.
Milwaukee County will place a lien on the property to secure the loan. HOME funded loans can be made on homes with an after-rehab fair market value of $195,000*.
How much money is there?
The amount of money available depends on the program as well as the availability of funding.
This is important to remember because the County only receives a certain amount of funds each year that are able to be used for repairs, rehabilitation and accessibility projects.
Contact the office for more information about funding availability.
What households qualify?
Households must meet the income guidelines based on family size and gross income, including assets.
Households must have the ability to repay the loan, be current on taxes and utilities, owned the home for at least 12 months, not had a foreclosure action in the last 12 months, and not have an active bankruptcy.
Applicants must own the home, no trusts or land contracts.
What is involved in the application process?
Applications will be taken over the phone and mailed or emailed to the homeowner.
- All household members over 18 years of age must sign the application, conflict of interest and release form.
- Completed applications, including all supporting income and debt information, shall be sent to Milwaukee County Home Repair.
- After application materials are received, staff shall determine if the application is eligible.
- If eligible, staff will contact the homeowner for an initial meeting to view the property and discuss items in need of repair.
- Staff will work with homeowner to create a scope(s) of work for the work needed at the home.
- Upon owner’s approval of the scope, the scope is sent to contractors to request a bid for the project.
- Work will be completed by local, licensed contractors on an approved bidder list.
- Owners will review and select contractors based on cost-reasonable bids. A loan will be created based on project costs.
- Loans go before a review board for approval. If approved, staff will work with owners to sign loan documents, a contract and schedule the work with contractors
What information do I need to provide to apply?
Households will be asked to provide detailed information regarding income and debts including the following:
- Most current signed federal tax return filed
- Past two months of pay stubs
- All utility bills (gas, electric, water/sewer)
- Bank statements
- Retirement/pension account statements
- Social security statement
- Property tax bill
- Mortgage statement
- Homeowner’s insurance
- All other income and debt information
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
NOTICE: MILWAUKEE COUNTY IS NOT ACCEPTING SECTION 8 APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME
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