U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Baldwin Demands Trump Administration Stop 134 Wisconsin Households From Becoming Homeless, Transfer Newcap Grants

Capable, qualified, and willing organizations stand ready to fill needs of Newcap recipients but await Trump Administration’s sign off

Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader

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

Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform

New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.

Justice Department Secures Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Green Bay Landlord

City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening

Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.

KG Development Forges Ahead on Senior Housing Plan

Turned down by WHEDA, company has new strategy to finance Metcalfe Park project.

After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search

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

Finalists Named For Top Housing Authority Role

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

Meinecke Lofts Plan Offers Twist on Affordable Senior Housing

Redeveloping former refrigerator factory into housing with in-unit telehealth.

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

AG Kaul and Coalition Secure Preliminary Injunction Blocking Hud Changes That Would Have Left Thousands Without Housing

Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds

Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.

AG Kaul and Coalition Sue Over HUD Policy That Would Put More People Into Homelessness

HUD’s Policy Shift Risks Forcing Hundreds of Wisconsin Households Into Homelessness

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Slash Funding for Critical Homelessness Prevention Programs, Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

Trump Administration’s cuts will leave thousands of Wisconsinites homeless during the coldest months of the year, including kids, seniors, low-income families, survivors of domestic violence

Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers

Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.

County Launches Lead Abatement Program

Federal funding will help remove lead from 200 homes over next three years.

Milwaukee County Launches Lead Remediation Program to Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Homes in Suburban Communities

City Housing Authority Still Struggling With Section 8 Payments

HACM reconstructing tenant files, working to overcome past mismanagement.

Gorman Near Construction Start On Vliet Street Project

Project would redevelop historic building into 66 affordable housing units.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

City Will Subsidize Conversion of 1870s-Era Building To Housing

Ornate, Second Empire-style building will get a second lease on life.

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.

100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines

Council gets in the weeds on deal to redevelop state's third tallest building.

Justice Department Sues Green Bay Landlord for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation in Violation of the Fair Housing Act

Madison Pursuing Its Own Zoning Reform Similar To ‘Growing MKE’

The proposal comes as housing is becoming increasingly hard to afford in the city.

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

REPORT: Home Closings Down Sharply as Prices Rise in April

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases April 2025 Real Estate Report

City Subsidy Will Fund Affordable Apartment Renovation

But concerns about sprinklers and a recent fire elsewhere arise.

DCD Commissioner Makes Case For Milwaukee’s New TIF Guidelines

Developers are frustrated. City 'plants flag' with revised approach.

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.

County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes

Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.

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.

HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds

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

Hiring New Housing Authority Director Could Take 9 Months

Several top positions are vacant at beleaguered city agency.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally

Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.

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.

HUD Report Reveals Reckless Disregard for Residents

Creates Framework for Reform

Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released

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

The Rev. Dr. Carmen Porco Retires After 50 Years of Serving Communities in Madison, Milwaukee and Beyond

Embattled Head of Housing Authority Announces Retirement

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

Report Finds Lauded Real Estate Program Could Improve

ACRE has helped reduce racial disparities, but needs more mentoring, WPF finds.

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.

Council committee supports $100K funding for Walker’s Point youth homeless shelter

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

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

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

Near West Side Partners Urges Mayor Johnson To Support Funding For Affordable Housing at Concordia 27 in the Near West Side

NWSP thanks the Milwaukee Common Council for recommending the use of ARPA dollars to fund and sustain affordable housing units at Concordia 27

Fast-Growing Acts Housing Will Move Downtown

Nonprofit housing group will colocate with mortgage insurance provider.

In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal

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

Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management

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

HACM Moves To Outsource Vouchers, Common Ground Blasts Plan

Beleaguered housing authority encounters opposition on plan to privatize governance.

County Executive David Crowley Approves Over $4 Million in Affordable Housing Investments to Expand Access for Residents and Families

Two County Affordable Housing Efforts Would Create 89 Homes

Board approves a combined $4.5 million in county support.

County Building 24 Single-Family, Affordable Homes in Oak Creek

Federal funding will help county transform site acquired via tax foreclosure.

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.

Rather Than Razed, Coggs Building Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing

Crowley proposes supporting Gorman proposal with $2.5 million budgeted for demolition.

HUD Public Housing Officials Visit Milwaukee

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

New Vliet Street Homes Near Completion

Homes are a spinoff of award-winning McKinley School Lofts development.

HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.

Federal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents

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

WHEDA receives extra funds to provide housing aid to Wisconsin veterans

New Documentary Highlights Milwaukee’s ‘Housing First’ Homelessness Strategy

"Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness" presents Milwaukee's response to the crisis as a blueprint for other communities.

Gov. Evers Announces Award of Over $20 Million in Grants to 22 Wisconsin Municipalities for Public Improvement Projects

Baldwin Delivers Over $20 Million for Wisconsin Tribes to Build Affordable Housing

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.

Near West Side Partners, Elected and Community Leaders Cut Ribbon to Celebrate Opening of Concordia 27

New, comprehensive community center and resource hub opens on Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Common Ground Gets National Attention

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

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

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

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.

Senator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $2 Million to Keep Wausau Families Safe from Lead Contamination

Funding from Baldwin-supported bipartisan bill will help identify and get rid of lead-based paint

Rent Increases In Wisconsin Among Top 10 in Nation

Demand outpaces supply in nearly every category, pushing prices higher and higher.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

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

Proposal Would Incentivize Landlords To Accept Assistance Vouchers

Proposal seeks to address housing voucher discrimination by adding incentives for landlords.

Concordia 27 Commercial Kitchen Now Operating; CFI Cooking, Delivering Thousands of Healthy Meals Per Day

Centers for Independence is the first occupant of the Near West Side community center, which is currently being completed and will welcome additional tenants and services later this Spring

EPA, HUD, DOE Sign Joint Letter Asking Utility Companies to Make Energy and Water Usage Data Available for Multifamily Properties

Leaders of three federal agencies join forces to seek data that will facilitate green upgrades to the nation’s housing stock

The Couture Shows Off First Apartments

193 apartments will soon be available promising stunning views, 'incredible location.'

Tight Housing Market Squeezing Out Poorest Renters

Even those with federal housing vouchers. Can Housing Division solve the problems?

County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It

County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.

Crowley Backs More Suburban Affordable Housing

Allocating $6.6 million for projects in Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee and Brown Deer.

Supervisors Back Grant for Abandoned Building Redevelopment

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

Milwaukee County Awarded $1.8 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Residents and Families

21 Construction Companies in State Violated Prevailing Wage Laws

Federal Department of Labor requires them to repay $1.2 million to 142 workers.

County Awarded Federal Funding For Affordable Housing

$1.8 million grant will help housing aid recipients move to higher-income neighborhoods.

Council Delays Housing Authority Crackdown To January 1

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

County’s Homeless Population Rises

Milwaukee, a national leader in reducing problem, saw an increase last year.

Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness

Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.

Rep. Donovan Blasts Housing Authority Chaos

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.

Milwaukee Gets National Award for Collaborative Housing Program

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Housing Partnerships in Milwaukee County Recognized Nationally

Greater Milwaukee Foundation one of only nine organizations awarded 2023 HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships