Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Program (HHR)

How it works

The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) administers the Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Program (HHR) for Wisconsin and says it is funded by HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program. DEHCR awards funds biennially to local governments and housing organizations across Wisconsin, and those providers deliver direct services to eligible households.

The main page is written mostly for providers and partner organizations, but it clearly says households seeking assistance should contact their local HHR provider rather than apply directly to the state.

What the money covers

The program supports two broad household uses:

• Homebuyer assistance for eligible homebuyers, including:
  • acquisition assistance for down payment and closing costs
  • acquisition and rehabilitation
  • new construction for sale to low- and moderate-income homebuyers
• Owner-occupied rehabilitation for essential improvements to single-family homes that are the principal residence of low- and moderate-income homeowners

For rehabilitation, the page lists eligible costs that may include:

• energy-related improvements
• accessibility modifications
• lead-based paint hazard reduction
• code violation repairs

Amounts and matching

The page does not provide a homeowner dollar cap, a match requirement, or a standard award amount on the main page. It instead points users to HOME program rules, subsidy limits, and Wisconsin maximum purchase price limits.

How to apply

Homeowners are directed to contact a local HHR provider. The page also links to provider-facing application materials, forms, a 2025 manual, monitoring checklists, income eligibility tools, and other compliance documents.

Timing and deadlines

The page says the 2027–2029 application will be posted in early 2027. No closing date is stated on the page.