Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP)
City of Milwaukee / Dept. of Neighborhood Services
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Free professional repairs for income-qualified homeowners in Milwaukee's 18 NSP/CDBG areas. Covers code violations, lead hazard reduction, health and safety work. Forgivable loan forgiven after 5 years. Minimum scope $5,000. One-time use only. Apply through one of six community-based NIP agencies.
Must be in NSP area, below 60% county median income, owned & lived in 5+ years
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
- $35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program Up to $35,000 (fully forgivable after 5 years)
Key Details
- Up to $24,500 in professional repairs at no cost
- Forgivable after 5 years of continued owner-occupancy
- Covers code violations, lead hazards, health and safety
- Must be in one of 18 NSP/CDBG neighborhood areas
- Must have owned and lived in home for 5+ years
- Income at or below 60% of county median
- Apply through a NIP community agency, one-time only
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 414-286-2567
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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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- 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: Apply through a NIP agency, year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) in Milwaukee, WI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $24,500 (free, forgivable loan). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) in Milwaukee?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) in Milwaukee, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Milwaukee / Dept. of Neighborhood Services; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 414-286-2567. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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