Home investment partnerships program

Waukesha County Community Development Division received a $1.34 million formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, CFDA 14.239) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. The award finances affordable housing activities designed to expand the supply of decent housing for low- and very low-income residents throughout Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Under this grant, Waukesha County will deploy HOME funds to support multiple affordable housing activities, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low-income households. All housing assisted through these activities must meet federal income targeting and affordability requirements, with units remaining affordable to low-income households for periods ranging from 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contributed. Waukesha County may undertake projects directly or partner with developers and other housing organizations to implement these initiatives. This formula-based allocation reflects HUD's ongoing commitment to supporting participating jurisdictions in addressing persistent affordable housing needs through sustained, multi-year funding partnerships.