Waukesha County

Waukesha County Community Development Division, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is a local government entity that serves as a participating jurisdiction for federal housing and community development funding. The division receives formula-based grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support community development initiatives and affordable housing activities throughout the county. As a U.S. local government entity representing a county jurisdiction, the division plays a critical role in addressing local housing needs and improving living conditions for low- and moderate-income residents in the Waukesha County area.

The Community Development Division has demonstrated consistent engagement with two primary HUD grant programs: the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Since 2021, the division has received alternating annual awards from these programs through HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development office. Under the HOME program, which provides need-based formula grants for affordable housing activities, Waukesha County has funded initiatives including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low-income households. The CDBG program awards support broader community development activities designed to create viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. The most recent HOME award of $1,340,722.49, granted on September 18, 2025, carries a completion date of September 30, 2034, demonstrating the long-term nature of the county's affordable housing commitments. The division's grant portfolio reflects a strategic, ongoing partnership with federal housing initiatives to address persistent community development needs, with awards structured as multi-year formula grants that allow for sustained implementation of affordable housing and community improvement projects.