WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Annual loans equal to property taxes owed for Wisconsin homeowners age 65+ (or any-age qualifying veterans) with household income under $20,000. Deferred lien on property, repaid when home is sold. Maximum $3,525/year. Frees up cash for home repairs. Application fee of $225.
Age 65+ or qualifying veteran; household income under $20,000
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Defers up to $3,525/year in property taxes
- Age 65+ or qualifying veteran; income under $20,000
- Repaid when property is sold or transferred
- Apply January 1, June 30 each year
- $225 application fee per year
How to Apply
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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).
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- 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: January 1, June 30 each year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan in Milwaukee, WI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $3,525/year deferred. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan in Milwaukee?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan in Milwaukee, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-755-7835. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: January 1, June 30 each year.
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