A guide to navigating assistance programs for those at risk of eviction during the pandemic.
Housing
Housing
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
UPDATE: Federal ban on evictions gets extended again. Here’s what you need to know.
The Biden administration on Thursday extended a ban on evictions for a month to help struggling tenants, stressing that it is likely the last time the federal government will do so.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Neighborhoods
Homeownership gap for people of color in Wisconsin is wide; communities, nonprofits try to close it
Historical redlining, racial covenants and modern-day barriers including lower incomes keep most residents of color in Wisconsin from owning homes.
Posted in"How To" articles, Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
What Milwaukee homeowners (and those who want to be) should know
If you’re looking to buy a home or struggling to stay in one, here are resources that can help you.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, News, North, Photos
PHOTOS: Check out the redevelopment of the former Phillis Wheatley Elementary School (and a Grumpy Cat sighting)
Photographers Sue Vliet and Adam Carr have been out in the streets, snapping pictures of what’s happening in our neighborhoods. Check out their photographs.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
The Social Development Commission has started disbursing new rental assistance funds. Here’s what you need to know.
We talked with George Hinton of the SDC to answer questions about the process. Here is what he said.
Posted in"How To" articles, Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
A federal judge strikes down the eviction moratorium. What does that mean for Milwaukee?
A federal judge on Wednesday tossed out the federal eviction moratorium, making it easier for landlords to kick out tenants behind in rent. Here are some things you should know.
Posted in"How To" articles, Amani, Carousel, Community, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
What renters need to know about the eviction process
A tenant, a property owner and a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee explain the process of evictions.
Posted in"How To" articles, Carousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
Here’s how you can get the help you need to avoid eviction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the federal eviction moratorium to June. Unlike the last time the moratorium was scheduled to end, the City of Milwaukee has resources available to keep people housed.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to receive over $28 million to provide emergency rental assistance
Through new federal funding, eligible tenants can receive up to 15 months of rent assistance.