TIN Down Payment Grant
City of Milwaukee / NIDC, Targeted Investment Neighborhoods
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs TIN Down Payment Grant in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Down payment and closing cost assistance for homebuyers purchasing in a Targeted Investment Neighborhood. $7,000 if in the CDBG boundary, $5,000 elsewhere in TIN. Must be a current City of Milwaukee resident. Income at or below 80% AMI. Must occupy for 5 years.
Must be in active TIN area; below 80% AMI
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)
- Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) Up to $24,500 (free, forgivable loan)
- $35,000 Homebuyer Assistance Program Up to $35,000 (fully forgivable after 5 years)
Key Details
- $7,000 if purchasing in CDBG boundary
- $5,000 if purchasing elsewhere in a TIN area
- Must be current Milwaukee resident, below 80% AMI
- 8 hours of HUD-certified homebuyer counseling required
- Must owner-occupy for at least 5 years
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 414-286-5608
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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).
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Deadline: Rolling applications
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for TIN Down Payment Grant in Milwaukee, WI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $7,000 (CDBG area) or $5,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for TIN Down Payment Grant 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 TIN Down Payment Grant in Milwaukee, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Milwaukee / NIDC, Targeted Investment Neighborhoods; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 414-286-5608. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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