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Minor Home Repair
Matching Grant up to $750 for exterior repairs such as roofs, siding, etc. or existing interior mechanicals.
- Income under $50,800 for family of four
- Housing Resources Inc., 1407 W. Lincoln Ave., 383-8831
- Milwaukee Christian Center NIP, 1223 S. 23rd Street, 643-7704
Window Replacement Program
Up to $160 per window replacement, to be done by lead abatement certified contractors.
- Target area 1st-35th, Pierce-Cleveland
- Must be rental property or have children under 6 yrs. present in home on a regular basis
- Milwaukee Health Department, 286-5788
Community Warehouse
Home improvement materials such as doors, windows, flooring, cabinets, etc. at 75% discount.
- $25 annual membership
- Must be sponsored by member community organization like SOC
- 521 S. 9th Street, 383-7792, Hours: Tues., Th. & Fri. 9am-5pm, Wed. 9am-8pm, Sat. 8am-1pm
Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP)
Forgivable loans up to $30,000 for owner occupants to make houses code compliant.
- Income under $31,750 for family of four
- Owner occupant for 5 years
- Repairs for code violations
- Milwaukee Christian Center (NIP), 1223 S. 23rd Street, 643-7704
Home Buying Help
$2,500-$6,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance for program participants.
- 1st time homebuyers in the City of Milwaukee
- Income under $50,800 for family of four
- Housing Resources Inc., 383-8831
- Lincoln Neighborhood Redevelopment Corp., 671-5619
- WHEDA, 227-4039
- United Community Center, 384-3100
WHEDA Home Improvement Loans
Up to $15,000 loan per unit for up to 15 years for non luxury home improvements, no equity required.
- Income under $53,900 for family of three
- WHEDA, 101 W. Pleasant St., 227-4039
Energy Assistance
Financial assistance to help pay your home heating costs.
- Income under $30,000 for family of four
- Proof of income, social security cards, current energy bill
- Social Development Commission, 931 W. Madison St., 643-8444
Targeted Home Performance
Energy Efficiency improvements for your home – water heaters, furnaces, insulation – at 10% of the cost.
- Income under $40,000 for family of four
- Owner-occupied, or rental property w/income qualifying tenants
- Targeted Home Performance w/Energy Star, 1-800-762-7077
Landlord Tenant Counseling
Information on rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.
- Southside Organizing Committee, 672-8090
Tool Loan Center
Variety of power and hand tools available for use by members
- $35 annual membership fee, $25 for seniors
- Call for tool availability
- Some tools require deposit or nominal rental fee
- Housing Resources, Inc., 1407 W. Lincoln Ave., 383-7071, Hours: Tues. & Th. 10am-6pm, Weds. & Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 9am-2pm
Compiled by Southside Organizing Committee. For more info. call 672-8090. |