Waukesha County

Division of Community Development 

 

Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain
Early Notice and Public Review of Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain.  Proposal for HOME funding for Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson County for the construction of one duplex in Fort Atkinson, WI.  The property will be offered for purchase to two low-moderate income families.  A portion of the property has been identified in the 500-year floodplain (789.9') and this identified 500-year floodplain on the plot will be outside of the buidable area.  
Consolidated Plan - Community Feedback Needed
Waukesha, Jefferson, Washington and Ozaukee Counties:  Community Feedback Needed.  As a community member, we need YOUR feedback about community needs for housing and community development activities.  Please join us in person or virtually.
Emergency Rental Assistance
Waukesha County, in partnership with Community Advocates, Inc., is administering an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to help people experiencing financial hardship, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to stay in their homes. Apply at Community Advocates
 
Project Recovery has Crisis Counselors available to provide emotional support, information, resource referral, coping skills and stress management. 

 

                      
Waukesha County’s Division of Community Development administers the CDBG and HOME programs from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which are used to provide decent housing, establish and maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities, particularly for low and moderate-income persons. Waukesha County uses these community development resources to fund programs, services and projects that provide affordable housing, emergency shelter, economic development, infrastructure improvement, neighborhood revitalization and public service activities, among others. 

Business Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
515 W. Moreland Blvd. - Room AC 320 - Waukesha, WI 53188
Kristin Silva - Community Development Manager - Phone (262) 896-3370 - Fax (262) 896-8510
Lisa Johnson - Subgrantee Reporting & Invoices - Phone (262) 548-7920 
Christina Brockish - Contract Information - Phone (262) 896-8311
Debbie Narus - Homebuyer Programs - Phone (262) 896-8170

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