Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

County Would Fund Three Suburban Affordable Housing Developments

Projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer secure support from board's Finance Committee.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce New Programs Emerge from Historic Bipartisan Housing Legislation

Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots

Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.

Church, Cupid Partner On Affordable Housing

St. Matthew Church will see nearby vacant lots turned into 50 apartments for seniors.

Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex

And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

December Groundbreaking Planned For Long-Awaited Apartment Development

City loaning $700,000 to Five Points Lofts project for environmental cleanup.

New North Avenue Apartment Building Moving Forward

Project wins environmental cleanup loan. Plus: Storage company acquires Milwaukee facility.

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Announces New CEO Ana Simpson

Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest

Water Company Moving To Downtown

Plus: Marcus closes its only Milwaukee theater, WHEDA offers new downpayment program and a recap of week's real estate news.

Construction Could Start in 60 Days On Massive Bay View Project

Proposal would add eight buildings, 576 apartments where a vacant factory stands.

Four Milwaukee Buildings Headed To Auction Block

Iron Horse Hotel, downtown office building, 30th Street Corridor redevelopment candidate and Park Place office building on the market.

Republicans Outraged By Evers’ Vetoes

Blasting 'trickery' of 'radical governor,' they vow to 'stand up and fight.'

Gov. Evers Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget Making Historic Investments in Communities, Expanding Affordable Housing Statewide, Addressing PFAS

Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others

Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills

Package designed to increase supply of housing, increasing affordability.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Package of Affordable Housing Legislation

Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases

DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.

Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy

With plans for late summer groundbreaking.

Bipartisan Bills Target State’s Affordable Housing Gap

Wisconsin needs to build 120,000 additional rental units, WHEDA leader says.

King Park Housing Project Loses Out On Affordable Tax Credits

80 of 120 planned homes are unimpacted.

5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding

Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.

Gov. Evers Highlights Initiatives to Promote Safe, Affordable Housing for Wisconsin Workers and Families

Governor to spend week highlighting budget investments with visits to communities across the state

State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers

But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $80 Million to Support Small Businesses

New infusion of federal funds will create a $50 million revolving venture capital fund, assist start-ups, and aid micro-lenders

New Apartments For 1st and National

Plus: A rundown of affordable housing projects seeking financing and a recap of the week's real estate news.

Controversial Brookfield Alderman Avoids Censure

City residents voice support for Ald. Kris Seals, who condemned affordable housing.

Predatory Landlords Buying Up Milwaukee Properties

Study finds out-of-state landlords now own 23% of rental houses in majority Black wards.

New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors

Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.

County Supervisors Commend Bruce Colburn on Long Career Fighting for Workers’ Rights

City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project

Will full council allow demolition of 1895 building for new affordable housing project?

Inside Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex

Former factory in 30th Street Corridor finds new life as The Community Within The Corridor.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $2 Million in WHEDA Foundation Grants for Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing

Awards to support more than 1,700 beds and housing units in 43 communities statewide

Why Black Homeownership Rate Is Low

And local resources that can help you buy a home.

Robert Stafslien Joins WHEDA as Director of Single Family Lending

Husch Blackwell Guides Impact Seven in LIHTC Financing Development

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

Event Unites Housing And Natural Resources

Shreedhar Ranabhat to Serve as WHEDA Director of Commercial Lending

Elmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA

Moore formerly ran Scale Up Milwaukee, now he's serving in the governor's cabinet.

Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension

Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.

Iron District Construction Starting

But not on the soccer stadium or concert venue. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

How to Get a Landlord to Make Repairs

Best procedure to follow and local resources to help you.

Clerk of Circuit Court

Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.

Evers Helps Finance 10 Affordable Housing Proposals

Funding will benefit 22 projects in 11 counties, including 10 projects in Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $32.4 Million in Grant Awards for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments

Announcement builds on previously announced $20 million investment to support affordable multifamily housing projects

Iron District Apartments Subsidy Gets First Approval

Michigan Street Commons would bring 99 units of affordable housing to Westown.

Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment

Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.

City Funds Would Support Iron District Housing Project

Proposed tax incremental financing district scheduled for June review.

Community Within The Corridor Expects First Residents In July

Largest private affordable housing development in Wisconsin history nears completion.

Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City

Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.

Milwaukee Strikes Out In WHEDA Awards

Not one new city project won tax credits in latest round of WHEDA awards.

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.

Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects

Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million Investment for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments

Developer Seeks Extension To Develop City Place Apartments

New affordable housing development would be just north of Fiserv Forum and proposed museum.

Jessica Boling Selected as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Executive Director

Garden Homes Project May Get Extension

Ald. Hamilton backs redevelopment, once threatened to camp out if neighborhood not cleaned up.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 78 Bills

Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA

GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider

County Clerk George Christenson Running For New Job

Seeking to become clerk of circuit court, replacing John Barrett.

State Has Large Racial Gap In Homeownership

Racial gap much larger outside the city of Milwaukee.

$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City

No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.

Phillis Wheatley Redevelopment Progressing

Development will open this year.

WHEDA and CSH welcome teams for the inaugural Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute

City Grants Supporting New Homes in Josey Heights

Lender, developer working with city to help working people build homes.

Demand for state and federal affordable housing tax credits continues to outpace allocations

Developers Plan 299 Affordable Apartments

Smallest pool of Milwaukee applicants and planned units seeking WHEDA funds in years.

2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders

WEDC provides recognition to top supporters of minority-, woman- and veteran-owned businesses

Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director

New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.

Affordable Senior Apartments Get Plan Commission Approval

Plan calls for redeveloping former Perlick plant, with connection to planned bike trail.

Altoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position

Joaquín Altoro joining Biden administration for position with U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Gov. Evers Announces WHEDA Executive Director and CEO Altoro Leaving Administration, Accepting Position in Biden Administration

Urban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee

National urbanism conference on November 9 on the future of cities. Urban Milwaukee members can get free tickets, while supplies last.

7 Milwaukee Affordable Housing Projects Win Funding

Federal Home Loan Bank grants will close financing gaps.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board

VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.

THIRTEEN31 Apartment Building Opens

Walker's Point complex has 74 affordable apartments, all already full.

Raynetta Hill Will Lead King Drive BID

A familiar face returns to lead growing business improvement district.

Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens

Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.

Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board

Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.

Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee

Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.

$10 Million Fund Being Created To Back Hispanic Real Estate Developers

Announcement made at second annual Urbano real estate conference.

Plan Aims To Create 32,000 New Black and Latino Homeowners

Coalition of city and four foundations seeks $135 million investment in 10 years.

Senior Housing Planned For Former Perlick Factory

Plus: A big week of real estate news.

Riverworks Clinic Teaches Clients Financial Literacy

Learning about rent payments, utilities, FoodShare, unemployment, homeownership and credit repair.

The Community Takes Shape Within the Corridor

Largest private affordable housing project in state history transforming W. Center St.

WHEDA awards National Housing Trust Funds

$1.3 million to support creation of extremely low-income housing

Former M&I Building Could Become 231 Apartments

Irgens would redevelop International Style tower into apartments.

Two Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds

Two sizable city projects. But the program has far more applicants than funds available.

Resources for Milwaukee Homeowners, Prospective Buyers

Resources for first time homebuyers and homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments.

WHEDA issues $156 million Housing Revenue Bond

Capital to help advance more than 800 units of affordable and workforce housing in Wisconsin

Inside The Soldiers Home Redevelopment

See inside and learn the story of how a crumbling, Civil War-era complex was saved.

WHEDA awarded Emergency Housing Vouchers by HUD

Property owners asked to submit interest forms

Rep. Todd Novak joins WHEDA Board

Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development

See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.

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

10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing

Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.

City Creating Affordable Housing Action Plan

Seeking shared public-private agenda. 45% of households are "cost burdened" by housing.

New Homes Take Shape in Urban Subdivisions

Four new houses rising on near west side.