The mission of the Department of City Development (DCD) is to improve the quality of life in Milwaukee by guiding and promoting development that creates jobs, builds wealth and strengthens the urban environment, and at the same time respects equity, economy, and ecology.

To fulfill this mission we:

• Work with partners throughout the region to ensure an economic climate that stimulates investment and job creation

• Build on the city's competitive advantages, including its built environment, natural setting, diversity, and status as a center of commerce and culture

• Encourage high-quality, sustainable development that respects and enhances its context

• Make sound planning and investment decisions which serve the needs of local residents, workers, and businesses

• Foster and support business development

• Promote neighborhood economic development

• Ensure processes, reviews and approvals are efficient, consistent, and user-friendly

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HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

• The Homebuyer Assistance Program provides up to $20,000 to assist with the rehabilitation of City-owned foreclosed homes. 

• Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) and its development partners also have a limited number of fully rehabilitated homes available for sale.

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Click here for more information about the Homebuyer Assistance Program

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RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM

• The Rental Rehab program offers rehabilitation assistance to responsible investors who agree to rent to income-eligible tenants.

• The property must be located in a Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) and meet program standards when the rehabilitation is complete. 

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Click here to learn more about the Rental Rehabilitation Program

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STRONG HOMES LOAN

• The STRONG Homes Loan Program offers partially forgivable loans to homeowners throughout the City of Milwaukee.

• Loans can be used to make emergency and essential home repairs and address building code orders.

• Loans are repayable, with a deferred payment option available for homeowners who are low income and elderly or disabled.

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Click here for more information about STRONG Home Loans

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TARGETED INVESTMENT NEIGHBORHOODS (TINs)

• The Rental Rehab program offers rehabilitation assistance to responsible investors who agree to rent to income-eligible tenants.

• The property must be located in a Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) and meet program standards when the rehabilitation is complete. 

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Click here to learn more about Targeted Investment Neighborhoods

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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP)

• Community Improvement Project (CIP) grants are available citywide in 2018

• CIP grants are available up to $4,000 and require a dollar-for-dollar match

• Grant activities should stimulate resident engagement and support sustainable projects within a small geographic area

• If your group is interested in a CIP, attend an informational session

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Click here for more information about CIP