Waukesha condo evacuation: Building temporarily braced, 65 displaced

A Waukesha condominium building that had reported structural issues in June 2020 has been fully evacuated due to the threat of a building collapse.

Milwaukee, Habitat partner for Harambee neighborhood development

The Milwaukee Common Council approved a resolution to sell 41 vacant lots in the Harambee neighborhood to Habitat for Humanity for $1 each.

Wisconsin landlord-tenant law violated, AG Kaul says

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the filing of a civil law enforcement action against Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc.

US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule

Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.

Milwaukee housing discrimination grants awarded, nearly $1M

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced grants awarded to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council.

Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.

Mayor announces $30M for Milwaukee housing initiatives
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million. One homeowner has already benefited from one of these programs and said all homeowners should pay attention.

Milwaukee forgivable grant program available to residents

City of Milwaukee residents are now able to apply for forgivable grants when purchasing a home within city limits.

Milwaukee rat problem: Westlawn Gardens residents want city action

Milwaukee Westlawn Gardens residents say they have seen dozens of rats. The Housing Authority of the City Milwaukee said it has a process in place.

Milwaukee VA housing, Civil War buildings restored

The Milwaukee Soldiers Home was established after the Civil War, making it one of Wisconsin's most historic sites. After a decade of rehabilitation, it will again house dozens of the nation's heroes.

Milwaukee community housing tax trouble; residence may shutter

A Milwaukee housing advocate is hoping to straighten out a situation with the city. A property purchased to house those in-need turned out to have $56,000 in unpaid taxes and multiple code violations.

Milwaukee housing development puts focus on residents' success

Doing more than just handing over keys, a new housing development is being built in Milwaukee -- one that plans to help its residents.

Federal eviction moratorium extended through end of January

The federal eviction moratorium does not exempt tenants from their obligations to pay rent and follow the terms of their lease.