VIA CDC Home Improvement Matching Grant (HIMG)
VIA Community Development Corporation
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs VIA CDC Home Improvement Matching Grant (HIMG) in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Reimbursable 50% matching grant for homeowners in VIA's service neighborhoods (Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park, Clarke Square). You complete the project using a registered contractor, then VIA reimburses 50% of costs up to $5,000. Focuses on health, safety, and home value improvements.
Must be in Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park, or Clarke Square
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
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
- 50% reimbursement, up to $5,000
- Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park, and Clarke Square only
- Must use a registered contractor with written quote
- Covers health, safety, and value-preserving improvements
- Contact Luis Reynoso at 414-208-4425
How to Apply
Some programs require contractor estimates, licenses, or inspections. A cited link may be general, so confirm the current rules with the administrator before hiring; a directory match does not guarantee contractor eligibility or funding.
Our record indicates a licensed contractor may be required
The published data we have indicates a licensed-contractor requirement and possibly a written estimate. Confirm both with the administrator before requesting an introduction in Milwaukee.
Get matched with a contractorOur record classifies the structure as a reimbursement. Confirm eligible costs, whether payment is required upfront, and when reimbursement is processed.
Each administrator sets its contractor rules. Confirm exact requirements directly; the cited URL may be a general agency page.
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.
- Keep every receipt and invoice: this program pays you back after the work is done, so you pay first and are reimbursed.
- 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, contact VIA CDC
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for VIA CDC Home Improvement Matching Grant (HIMG) in Milwaukee, WI?
The Grant Map record states: 50% reimbursement up to $5,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for VIA CDC Home Improvement Matching Grant (HIMG) 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 VIA CDC Home Improvement Matching Grant (HIMG) in Milwaukee, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with VIA Community Development Corporation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 414-208-4425. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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