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Help for Major Home Repairs

City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services · City program

Grant or forgivable loan; exact amount not stated on the official page.

The City of Milwaukee says eligible low-income homeowners may qualify for a grant or forgivable loan for major home repairs through its Neighborhood Improvement Project. The page highlights major repairs, city code compliance, and five-year occupancy forgiveness.

Last verified: July 31, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The page explains that if you own your home and meet low-income requirements, you may qualify for help paying for major home repairs. It says the Neighborhood Improvement Project focuses on repairing building code violations on accepted properties, and that a city inspector determines the type and quantity of repairs.

What the money covers

The city says the program is for major home repairs and code violations. The visible page does not give a full itemized list or a dollar cap.

Repayment terms

The page describes the program as a forgivable loan program for low-income homeowners. Successful applicants do not have to pay back the loan if they live in their homes for five years after being accepted into the program.

How to apply

The page directs interested homeowners to contact the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation at the phone number listed on the page.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not provide open/close dates in the visible text provided.

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