Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

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

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

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

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

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!

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

HACM Board Moves Forward With Section 8 Contractor Award

Vote signifies an important step for voucher program

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

HACM Board Should Delay Decision on Outsourcing Section 8 Program

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

HUD Public Housing Officials Visit Milwaukee

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

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

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 28, 2024

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

New Resources Identified to Assist as HACM Resolves Pending Issues

David D. King vs Goliath

Council approves amendment to help fund HACM maintenance

Ald. Bauman proposes 2024 budget amendment to support HACM maintenance

Common Ground Supports Amendment Funding DNS Oversight of HACM

The Housing Authority Must Be Brought to Account

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

City of Milwaukee Awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants

Lime Launches in Milwaukee for 2023 with Equity and Safety Focus and Industry Leading Gen4 E-Scooter

Andrea Pratt announces candidacy for Alderwoman of the 1st District

Long time public servant and lifelong District resident

DNR, WHEDA Host Home And Habitat Fest At Havenwoods State Forest

Event Unites Housing And Natural Resources

Lime Returns to Milwaukee with Industry Leading Gen4 E-Scooters and Focus on Safe, Responsible Riding

Since Lime first launched in Milwaukee over 140,000 riders have taken over 565,000 trips on Lime vehicles

Affordable High-Speed Internet Comes to Westlawn Gardens

Residents of the revitalized housing community will be eligible to receive free internet access thanks to a partnership between PCs for People, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and Microsoft.

HACM to Expand Access to Affordable Housing on Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Leveraging public-private partnerships, the agency has awarded 149 project-based vouchers to developers and property owners in the area.

16th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit Supports Fathers Navigating a Changing World

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Honored by Wisconsin Historical Society

MPA’s decade-long effort to Save the Soldiers Home receives Historic Preservation Award

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

County Executive David Crowley Signs County Board Resolution Creating ARPA Task Force

Crowley designates former UCC Executive Director, Ricardo Diaz, to represent the County Executive’s office on the task force

Mayor Barrett Prioritizes Investments in Housing in Plan for American Rescue Expenditures

Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded

Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts

Tax credits awarded for major projects coming to the 6th District

Alderwoman Coggs says exciting list includes new MLK Library and Five Points Lofts projects

Milwaukee Soldiers Home Campus Fifty Percent Leased

Significant milestone achieved days after restored Old Main building welcomes first veteran residents

Resolution creating interagency housing plan approved by Council

Resolution creating interagency housing plan approved by committee

Amended 2021 budget addresses key community issues including public health and safety, housing and more

Committee recommends approval of omnibus budget amendment

Amendment provides funding for healthy food access, lead abatement, CART teams and Community Collaborative Commission, among other initiatives

Statement on the Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club

HUD Awards $3.8 Million to Public Housing Authorities in Wisconsin to Help Keep Residents Housed

CARES Act provides additional funding to public housing authorities

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Bublr Partner for Mental Health

MPA Launches Online Learning Resource for Milwaukee Soldiers Home

Teachers, parents, students encouraged to learn about Milwaukee’s historic and future role in providing care to our nation’s heroes

Announcement by Milwaukee City Attorney Grant F. Langley

Langley leads an office of 38 attorneys who perform all the legal work for the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding the passing of Mildred Harpole

"ll of us here at the City send our thoughts and prayers to husband Reuben and Mildred’s family and friends. Milwaukee will always remember the remarkable woman she was."

National Save America’s Treasures Program Awards HACM $500,000 Grant for Soldiers Home

The development partners expect to complete construction in early 2021.

NCHM Donates $100,000 to Save the Soldiers Home Project

The goal of the Save the Soldiers Home campaign is to serve veterans by renovating and restoring the six iconic buildings of the Soldiers Home to their original purpose - the service of veterans.

Choice Neighborhood Business Resource Fair

May 14th event to highlight programs helping businesses grow on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Governor Evers Honors 13 Recipients of 2018 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony

The recipients were selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy from the nominations submitted for consideration.

Alderman Rainey’s voter registration resolution approved by Council

Part of series of efforts to increase voter participation

Praise for HACM exemplary hiring and contract gains for low-income residents

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - December 18, 2018

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Pillar Partner Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus Tiny Tim Ticket Program Participating Organizations Announced

HUD Awards $1.3 Million Choice Neighborhood Grant to Marquette University and Near West Side Partners

Planning Grant awarded to develop Transformation Plan targeting the HUD assisted College Court development and surrounding community

Historic Bells to be Rededicated

Convent Hill Bells Restored by Local Funders To be Unveiled Wednesday, July 11th

HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin

The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

Westlawn Gardens Receives National Planning Award

The 2018 HUD Secretary’s Opportunity & Empowerment Award recognizes the transformation of Wisconsin’s largest public housing community.

Coalition Launches Campaign to Fund Renovation of Historic Soldiers Home Buildings in Service of Veterans

Old Main to house homeless, at-risk veterans

UCC, Latino Arts, Pabst Theater Group and American Red Cross to Host Benefit Concert

‘Los Sonidos Unidos’ Concert to Raise Funds for Relief Support in Puerto Rico and Mexico

Milwaukee’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative Announces Summer Talent Search

HERE! to celebrate the people and places of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) area

Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Named Milwaukee’s Best Public/Private Partnership

TechForce is home to Employ Milwaukee’s TechHire IT training program.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala

Mayor Barrett, Employ Milwaukee, HACM and Blue 1647 Kick Off TechHire IT Training Program at the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center

Employ Milwaukee and its partner Blue 1647 are providing training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in certain IT occupations.

Milwaukee Housing Authority Welcomes Dr. Ben Carson as HUD Secretary

Earlier today the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Carson as the 17th HUD Secretary.

15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood

“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)

Contractor Fair Opens The Doors To Doing Business With The Housing Authority

Attendees were able to meet with HACM staff and to learn about programs that build the capacity of businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses and businesses that employ low-income, local workers.

Contractor Fair Will Open The Doors To Doing Business With The Housing Authority

$200 million in contracts expected to be awarded during next 5 years

Threatened Milwaukee Soldiers Home Buildings to be Rehabilitated, Reused

Team led by The Alexander Company to rehabilitate historic buildings for homeless, at-risk veterans

HUD Awards Nearly $520,000 to Help Low-Income Residents in Wisconsin Received Job Training and Employment

“This funding will help individuals and their families access empowering resources to reach their full-potential,” said Antonio R. Riley, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator.

HACM and Bublr Bikes Partner to Expand Bike Share into Low-Income Communities

National grant awarded to develop innovative outreach program

Mayor Barrett Announces Grant for Training in Technology Fields

Department of Labor Funds Allow Residents to Develop Skills for In-Demand Tech Jobs

Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs

Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Is Co-Located With The Adult Learning Center

HUD and Justice Department Award $100,000 to Help Justice-Involved Youth in Milwaukee Find Jobs and Housing

Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program will reduce barriers to housing, jobs and education

From Public Housing to Homeownership: “Make Your Money Talk” Celebrates Record Graduating Class and Financial Success Stories

The event provided an opportunity for HACM, WWBIC, and family and friends to recognize the graduates’ commitment to setting and achieving budgetary goals and working towards self-sufficiency

Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court

“I am honored to have the support of a tremendous leader like Senator Kohl in my race for the high court,” said Judge Donald.

HUD Awards $30 Million to the City of Milwaukee To Revitalize Public Housing Development

A Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant was Awarded to Redevelop the Westlawn Public Housing Development and Revitalize the Neighborhood

Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will unveil a new plan to end chronic homelessness in Milwaukee County with Mayor Tom Barrett at the site of the new Thurgood Marshall Apartments on Tuesday, June 9.

Milwaukee Housing Authority Expands Support for Homeless Veterans

"Members of our nation’s armed forces have served with courage and honor and should have a place to call home."

Milwaukee Housing Authority Earns ‘A+’ Credit Rating

Standard & Poor’s affirms strong management and value to community

Council approves Milwaukee Promise funding to help city neighborhoods

News release and maps document from Alderman Ashanti Hamilton

Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Community Input

Developers to Present Proposed Plans for Mill Road Library at Public Meeting

Maskani Place Opens in Harambee Neighborhood

Homeless families get a fresh start in empowering and green environment

President Hines to vacate Common Council seat

Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.

Finalists Chosen for East Branch Public Art Project

The Milwaukee Public Library Selects Four Local Artists To Present Plans for Third Public Art Installation

Fatherhood event this week will include young men in panel discussion

“To Be or Not To Be… A Father @ This Time” – an important panel discussion about fatherhood and related issues – will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St.

Milwaukee One of Six Cities Selected to Receive Free Neighborhood Development Consultations Under Second Year of US EPA Grant to Global Green, USA

Sustainability Experts from Global Green USA to Visit Towns Across the Country in 2013

Supervisor Romo West Announces Two Town Hall Meetings

First meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 23