WHEDA CEO Statement on State of the State Address
WHEDA CEO and Executive Director, Elmer Moore, Jr.’s Statement on Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address
Jan 24th, 2024WHEDA Foundation Announces Grant Recipients of $2 Million for Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing
Awards to support about 1,674 beds and housing units in 27 counties statewide
Dec 19th, 2023WHEDA Foundation opens 2022 housing grant cycle
$1 million available for emergency and extremely low-income housing
Jul 5th, 2022WHEDA and CSH welcome teams for the inaugural Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute
Feb 17th, 2022
Demand for state and federal affordable housing tax credits continues to outpace allocations
Jan 26th, 2022
WHEDA awards National Housing Trust Funds
$1.3 million to support creation of extremely low-income housing
Aug 18th, 2021WHEDA issues $156 million Housing Revenue Bond
Capital to help advance more than 800 units of affordable and workforce housing in Wisconsin
Jun 2nd, 2021WHEDA awarded Emergency Housing Vouchers by HUD
Property owners asked to submit interest forms
May 21st, 2021Federal housing tax credit changes, WHEDA adaptations expected to create more affordable housing for Wisconsin
Feb 15th, 2021
Training, research partnership to boost supportive housing statewide
WHEDA, CSH join forces in first-of-its-kind effort to promote housing for state’s most vulnerable residents
Feb 15th, 2021Demand for state and federal housing tax credits continues to outpace allocations
Jan 8th, 2021
WHEDA receives $5.4 million grant from HUD to support housing for low-income homeless people with disabilities
Dec 10th, 2020
Applications open for highly competitive federal and state housing tax credits
Nov 23rd, 2020
WHEDA’s Altoro elected to executive committee of the National Council of State Housing Agencies
Oct 29th, 2020
WHEDA’s Altoro gains national appointment on advisory board of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Sep 23rd, 2020
WHEDA updates application materials for rural affordable workforce housing initiative
Aug 5th, 2020
HUD publishes information on availability of supplemental funds during COVID-19
Jul 27th, 2020
WHEDA awards National Housing Trust Funds
$1.9 million to support creation of extremely low-income housing
Jul 23rd, 2020WHEDA welcomes applications for rural affordable workforce housing initiative
Webinar to answer application questions set for July 24
Jul 22nd, 2020Customer and community feedback leads to tax credit plan improvements
New emphasis on developer diversity, community sustainability, rural housing
Jul 10th, 2020WHEDA Foundation now accepting housing grant applications
$1 million available for emergency and extremely low-income housing
Jun 30th, 2020$16.7 million Dividends for Wisconsin Plan equals impact
Funds set for rural workforce housing pilot, economic development initiatives
Jun 18th, 2020WHEDA seeks projects for National Housing Trust Funds
Funds support creation of extremely low-income housing
Jun 3rd, 2020WHEDA issues $100 million in single family bonding
Funding to expand home ownership opportunities in Wisconsin
May 12th, 2020WHEDA issues $140 million housing revenue bond
Capital to help advance 931 units of affordable and workforce housing in Wisconsin
Jan 28th, 2020Statewide demand for affordable housing tax credits outstrips federal allocation
Jan 27th, 2020
WHEDA Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants For Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing
From Superior to Beloit and Green Bay to Richland Center, 41 organizations around Wisconsin will share $1 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation as they work to provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing.
Jan 24th, 2020WHEDA’s David Rouse earns lifetime achievement award from Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association
The award, presented at the mortgage bankers’ recent Best in Business banquet, recognizes Rouse’s achievements in a career featuring leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.
Nov 25th, 2019Jennifer Sereno Joins WHEDA as Public Affairs Program Manager
Her experience includes marketing and public affairs campaign development, digital media strategy, issue management and brand advancement.
Nov 13th, 2019Melissa Goins of Maures Development Group Joins WHEDA Board
Founded by Goins in 2006, Maures has developed nearly 400 apartment units contributing more than $75 million of investment to the city of Milwaukee.
Nov 13th, 2019Ana Simpson Begins as WHEDA Director of Business and Community Engagement
Simpson has an extensive 20-year career in retail, business and corporate banking.
Nov 13th, 2019WHEDA finishes Fiscal Year 2019 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending
WHEDA’s single family lending volume saw an increase in FY19.
Jul 29th, 2019Raynetta Hill of CommonBond Communities joins WHEDA board
Hill served as Associate Director for the Historic Business Improvement District No. 8 in Milwaukee.
Jul 18th, 2019R.E. Management President Victoria Parmentier joins WHEDA board
"I look forward to serving on the WHEDA board and using my real estate management experience to advance WHEDA’s mission."
Apr 16th, 2019WHEDA Issues $165 Million in Single Family Bonding
The bonds will carry WHEDA’s general obligation. They are rated ‘AA+’ by Standard & Poor’s and ‘Aa2’ by Moody’s.
Apr 10th, 2019State Representative David Crowley joins WHEDA board
“I am honored and excited to join the board of WHEDA,” said Crowley.
Mar 27th, 2019WHEDA allocates $554,974 in federal housing tax credits to St. Anthony Apartments in Milwaukee
Grand opening celebrates addition of 60 affordable housing units
Mar 15th, 2019WHEDA receives $3,750,000 Capital Magnet Fund award
WHEDA was the only awardee in Wisconsin.
Feb 20th, 2019WHEDA finishes 2018 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending
Largest amount of WHEDA lending since 2008 housing crisis
Jan 15th, 2019WHEDA Issues $148 Million Housing Revenue Bond
Capital to help advance 1,156 units of affordable housing in Wisconsin
Jan 14th, 2019WHEDA’s Maria Watts receives award from MARKETPLACE
Watts honored for her support of minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
Dec 19th, 2018WHEDA Foundation Awards $162,800 in 2018 Housing Grants to Milwaukee County
Eight awardees will create or improve 247 beds/units
Nov 14th, 2018WHEDA Foundation Awards $513,824 in 2018 Housing Grants
Housing providers to create or improve more than 1,005 beds/units
Oct 30th, 2018WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation
Home buyers can buy and renovate a home with a single mortgage
Oct 29th, 2018WHEDA’s Stuart Kuzik begins new role as Director of Business and Community Engagement
Kuzik’s promotion is effective immediately.
Sep 27th, 2018WHEDA wins national HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes
Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee recognized for excellence in healthy housing innovation
Jun 28th, 2018Gov. Walker signs state tax credit legislation into law
New program to help finance affordable housing developments
May 17th, 2018WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announces 2018 Housing Grant Program Competition
Grant funds totaling $513,824 will be awarded to support the development and improvement of housing facilities for low-income persons with special needs.
May 3rd, 2018WHEDA wins a $5,238,656 Capital Magnet Fund award
WHEDA won the fifth largest award in the country.
Mar 28th, 2018WHEDA Awards Seven Milwaukee-area Projects $3.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
31 projects expected to create more than 1,000 affordable housing units statewide
Feb 27th, 2018WHEDA funded $371.2 million in single family loans during 2017
2017 marks the 6th consecutive year of increased mortgage lending
Jan 25th, 2018WHEDA receives ‘AA’ issuer credit rating, an increase from ‘AA-‘ Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings
“We’re delighted and extremely proud of this increase in our credit rating and S&P’s recognition of WHEDA’s financial performance,” said WHEDA Executive Director Wyman Winston.
Jan 9th, 2018WHEDA Foundation Awards $500,000 in 2017 Housing Grants
Special-needs housing providers to create or improve more than 542 beds/units
Aug 31st, 2017Register now for WHEDA Single Family Homeownership Conference
Early registration ends September 3, 2017. Registrations will be accepted up to September 22, 2017.
Aug 24th, 2017Registration underway for WHEDA Conference 2017
Well-known country recording artist and author, Jimmy Wayne is the featured keynote speaker.
Jul 31st, 2017WHEDA provides a housing grant to help tornado victims in Rusk, Barron, and Jackson counties
WHEDA’s Natural Disaster Grants are used to assist with short-term, emergency housing needs.
May 26th, 2017WHEDA Awards Five Milwaukee Projects $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
26 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide
May 16th, 2017WHEDA unveils new app: Find a WHEDA Lender
New tool marks start of spring home buying season
Apr 27th, 2017Transform Milwaukee Strategic Action Plan Receives Award By American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter
American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter recognizes team’s exceptional planning effort
Sep 19th, 2016WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide
May 2nd, 2016