Milwaukee County Home Repair Program

How it works

Milwaukee County Housing Services provides financial assistance for necessary home repairs through a home repair loan program. The page says the program provides zero-interest loans to eligible property owners in Milwaukee County, with the exception of the City of Milwaukee, the City of West Allis, and the Village of River Hills. Homeowners sign contract and loan documents directly with Home Repair, DHHS Housing Services pays the contractor directly, and the owner repays DHHS Housing Services for the work completed.

What the money covers

The official page lists common items repaired through the program as hot water heaters, furnaces, sewer laterals, roofs, siding, trim, windows, porches, foundations, plumbing, electrical, lead remediation, and accessibility modifications.

Program support

Program staff provide project management services, including:

• initial inspections
• creating a detailed scope of work
• working with contractors to bid the project
• monitoring work progress

Income limits

The page includes 2026 income limits and shows at least:

• 1 person: $60,700
• 2 people: $69,400
• 3 people: $78,050

Contact

The page provides the Housing Services contact information for CDBG/Home Repair and indicates this is the county’s home repair program.