Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

Salary Revealed for New Housing Authority Leader

Harold Ince takes on HUD sanctions, financial turmoil and key vacancies at HACM.

City of Milwaukee, Common Ground File Lawsuits, Launch Campaign Against Out-of-State Landlord

Highgrove Holdings owns more than 200 properties in city.

Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader

'Restoring reliable financial management is nonnegotiable,' says new director.

A Shifting Foundation: What Federal Housing Policy Means for Milwaukee County

Local agencies combat homelessness, housing affordability concerns, relying heavily on federal funds

After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search

Both of the prior candidates sued their most recent employer. Local candidate back in mix.

City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette

But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.

City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law

City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?

Finalists Named For Top Housing Authority Role

Including one with an open federal lawsuit over his last job.

TMJ4 News Promotes Emmy Award-Winning Reporter Jenna Rae to Chief Investigative Reporter

Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal

Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.

See Brewers’ Options To Develop Land Around Their Stadium

New study suggests housing, hotel, retail and offices atop parking lots.

Common Ground Will Take On South Side Crime and Tenants Issues

After success reforming Housing Authority, activist group launches two new campaigns.

City Housing Authority Still Struggling With Section 8 Payments

HACM reconstructing tenant files, working to overcome past mismanagement.

President Pérez seeks truth in departmental budgeting

New Digital Learning Lab at Soldiers Home to Support Veterans

Partnership expands access to technology for veterans who otherwise go without

Federal Cuts Hit Senior Meals At Public Housing Sites

Federal funding cuts imperil county meal service at four HACM sites.

Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism

Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.

After Losing Reelection Bid, Former State Senator Wins Federal Job

Real estate developer Duey Stroebel is now a regional administrator for HUD.

Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board

'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.

Housing Authority’s Financial Woes Worse Than Previously Reported

Deep financial problems for HACM dating back to 2018.

New Apartment Building Rises on West Side

Cornerstone Village replacing 1960s office building.

Housing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks

New CFO finds that agency previously tried to pay city for employee wages.

City Housing Authority Reopens Wait List

Move should reduce downtime replacing tenants and improve agency's finances.

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Facing Common Ground Opposition, Housing Authority Board Nominee Bails

Nominee decries 'personal agendas,' Common Ground demands member representative of tenants.

Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee

Coalition wants a resident of a public housing tower installed on board.

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.

New Housing Authority CFO Draws Praise, Reveals Agency Lost $1.7 Million in 2024

"Serious cash shortages" remain while Brad Leak tries to right the ship.

Outside Monitor Proposed To Resolve Class-Action Tenant Lawsuit Against Housing Authority

College Court tenants announced high-profile lawsuit over property conditions last summer.

Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council President seeks more expertise in effort to overhaul boards and commissions.

HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds

New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.

Communication file seeks potential impacts of POTUS executive orders

Anderson says: “Democratize HACM!”

It’s time tenants were in charge of public housing in Milwaukee! Let tenants elect the HACM board!

Hiring New Housing Authority Director Could Take 9 Months

Several top positions are vacant at beleaguered city agency.

Four-Story Apartment Building Proposed For Near West Side

Building in Marquette campus area would be targeted at college students.

Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs

Plus: Another board member resigns.

Housing Authority Head Addresses His Record, Feds Labeling Agency ‘Troubled’

Damning letter expected to be followed by forensic audit later this year. Hines retiring.

Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released

Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.

Embattled Head of Housing Authority Announces Retirement

Willie Hines, Jr. will retire Jan. 1. Common Ground calls it a win.

Under Federal Order, City Housing Authority Hires Florida Company

HACM outsources work. 'It's not a position we want to be in,' says board chair.

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.

A Win for HACM Residents and Common Ground: Three New Reform-Minded HACM Board Nominees Approved by Committee

Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust

Organization intends to relocate to new facility on Housing Authority's property.

HACM Board Moves Forward With Section 8 Contractor Award

Vote signifies an important step for voucher program

In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal

But board still wants more information on how Florida firm would operate.

HACM and Plaintiffs’ Counsel Issue Joint Statement on Extending Deadline to Answer Complaint in Class Action Lawsuit

Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management

Federal government is requiring it, but community group, council president back a delay.

HACM Board Should Delay Decision on Outsourcing Section 8 Program

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez October 9, 2024

HACM Moves To Outsource Vouchers, Common Ground Blasts Plan

Beleaguered housing authority encounters opposition on plan to privatize governance.

Common Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting

HACM board meets in person for first time since January, chair pledges they want to help.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

Lawsuit Filed Against City Housing Authority Over College Court Conditions

Common Ground takes its case to court to try to get rid of bed bugs, other pests.

HUD Public Housing Officials Visit Milwaukee

HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary meets with residents and local leaders.

Federal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents

Visiting Milwaukee later this week to discuss fixes for embattled public housing agency.

Common Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’

Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.

Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains

Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.

A time for better communication along with less finger pointing and inefficiency

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 28, 2024

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Mayor Johnson Selects Board Appointees for The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

New Resources Identified to Assist as HACM Resolves Pending Issues

Common Ground Gets National Attention

Group’s battle with city housing authority becoming embarrassing for Milwaukee.

See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design

Public Housing Residents Take New Tack In Getting HACM’s Attention

Members of Common Ground campaign have tried repeatedly to speak at agency's board meetings.

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.

City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important

Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Joint City-County Housing Committee Gaining Support

County Board committee provides first county approval for joint housing initiative.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

David D. King vs Goliath

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.

Unique Housing Project Planned for Uptown Neighborhood

Project near 50th and North first in state to include both affordable rentals and crisis beds.

Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment

Long-vacant, Near-West-Side building to be transformed into larger, subsidized apartments.

Developer Plans To Save Long-Vacant Building

Jason Waters has big plans to overhaul Near West Side building.

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.

Milwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job

Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Council approves amendment to help fund HACM maintenance

Sentry Foods Opens on Northwest Side

New grocery on 63rd and Silver Spring brings fresh produce, meat and more to a food desert.

Ald. Bauman proposes 2024 budget amendment to support HACM maintenance

Common Ground Supports Amendment Funding DNS Oversight of HACM

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

Council Delays Housing Authority Crackdown To January 1

Delay due to uncertainty how many building inspectors will be needed.

Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes

Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?

The Housing Authority Must Be Brought to Account

Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez September 20, 2023

County, Habitat for Humanity To Partner on Suburban Affordable Homes

Program would leverage federal funds to build one to two homes a year.

Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority

Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.