News, Info, Docs, and CDBG Board

 Current News

Public Notice of HOME Project in the City of Waukesha.  Posted on 4/24/26. 

On or about May 11, 2026, the Waukesha County Community Development Division will submit a FONSI/RROF notice to HUD for the release of $400,000 in HOME Funds for the Habitat for Humanity, new construction of two single family homes and one duplex in the City of Waukesha, all will be sold to LMI households. See attached notice for project details and public comment opportunity. The public comment period is open April 24 - May 10, 2026. 

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HOME ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment #2
Public Comment Period February 24, 2026 - March 11, 2026.

Posted on 2/23/26.

 

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HOME ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment #2

A public hearing will be held on March 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Waukesha County Administration building located at 515 W. Moreland Blvd. in room 355/359.

Contact ksilva@waukeshacounty.gov with comments. 

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development celebrates 50 Years of helping communities thrive with CDBG.  About 30 local non-profits across Waukesha County use these funds annually to address critical and unmet community needs including those for housing rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization, public facilities, infrastructure, job creation, public services, and more.  Waukesha County CDBG celebration video

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Project Recovery - Crisis Counselors are working in your area to provide compassionate nonjudgmental emotional support, information, resource referral, coping skills and stress management. 

 

Information, documents and CDBG Board information

The CDBG 11 Member Board of Directors consists of two (2) County Board Supervisors, up to three (3) local officials and a minimum of six (6) citizen members appointed by the County Executive with confirmation by the County Board of Supervisors. 

2026 CDBG Board Members: 

Larry Nelson, Waukesha County Board Supervisor, Chairperson 
Joan Francoeur, Citizen Member, Vice-Chairperson 
Christina Italiano, Citizen Member, Member at-large
Chris Lambert, Citizen Member - City of Waukesha, Member at-large
Douglas Bartmann, Citizen Member
Joel Gaughan, Waukesha County Board Supervisor 
Fred Muenkel, Citizen Member 
Frank Palm, Citizen Member - City of Waukesha
Joseph Pieper, Local Elected Official 
Bob Rohde, Local Elected Official
Jennifer Schrammel, Citizen Member 

The purpose of the CDBG Board is to assist in planning, developing, and implementing programs under the CDBG Program of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended.

Contact Us

Community Development
515 W Moreland Blvd, AC320
Waukesha, WI 53188

Business Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays)


Kristin Silva - Community Development Manager - Phone (262) 896-3370 - Fax (262) 896-8510 or E-mail

Kristin Silva - Subgrantee Reporting & Invoices - Phone (262) 896-3370 or E-mail

Christina Brockish - Contract Information - Phone (262) 896-8311 or E-mail

Debbie Narus - Homebuyer Programs (HOME) - Phone (262) 896-8170 or E-mail