Home investment partnerships program

The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration received a Formula Grant award of $10.54 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on September 24, 2025. This award, which extends through September 30, 2034, supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income households across Wisconsin. The HOME program provides formula-based funding to states and local governments for housing rehabilitation activities, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. All assisted housing units must meet income targeting requirements and remain affordable for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and HOME funding contribution.

As the designated state recipient, Wisconsin's Department of Administration will administer these funds through established participating jurisdictions across the state, which must submit five-year Consolidated Plans and annual Action Plans for HUD review and approval. The department will coordinate with local governments, non-profit organizations, and regional partners to implement housing activities that strengthen community planning and increase the availability of decent, affordable housing stock. Grant recipients are required to maintain comprehensive records for five years beyond the affordability periods to demonstrate compliance with program requirements under 24 CFR Part 91.