$35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program
City of Milwaukee / NIDC
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs $35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Forgivable second mortgage for buyers rehabilitating City-owned foreclosed homes. No income limit. 0% interest, forgiven pro-rata over 5 years. Limited to 50% of total purchase + rehab cost. Requires occupying the home as primary residence for 5 years after rehab completion.
City-owned foreclosed properties only (1-2 units)
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Milwaukee, WI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- STRONG Homes Loan Program Up to $25,000
- TIN Home Rehabilitation Loan Up to $40,000 total ($15,000 forgivable)
- TIN Down Payment Grant Up to $7,000 (CDBG area) or $5,000
- Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) Up to $24,500 (free, forgivable loan)
Key Details
- Up to $35,000 forgivable second mortgage for rehab
- 0% interest, forgiven annually over 5 years
- No income limit, not limited to first-time buyers
- City-owned foreclosed properties (1-2 units) only
- Must occupy as primary residence for 5 years post-rehab
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 414-286-5610
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, while City-owned foreclosed homes available
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for $35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program in Milwaukee, WI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $35,000 (fully forgivable after 5 years). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for $35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program in Milwaukee?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for $35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program in Milwaukee, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Milwaukee / NIDC; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 414-286-5610. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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