Housing & Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Issues
DNS
Anti graffiti, animal problems, building in disrepair, blight, fence issue, noise issue, illegal car repairs, illegal rummage sales, abandoned cars.
Sanitation
Drop offs for large items, hazardous waste, car battery, antifreeze, oil as well as garbage pickup schedules.
DPW
Current snow emergency status, sign up for parking notice texts, discarded scooter, sewer problems, etc.
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*Neighborhood Specific
Free Fire Alarms
In need of a fire alarm? MFD will supply free fire alarms for free.
Property Tax Information
Information about property taxes, including assessments and payment options.
Anti-Displacement Plan
The city’s Anti-Displacement Plan aims to reduce the potential for displacement.
Homebuyer Assistance Program (HBA)
Forgivable Loans up to $35,000 for rehabilitation of city-owned homes.
Home Repairs
The Strong Home Loan Program offers partially forgivable loans for emergency and essential home repairs.
Compliance Loan Program
Provides 0% interest, deferred payment loans to assist homeowners in making repairs to fix code violations.
Eviction History
Check to see if an apartment building you want to move into has a history of evictions.
Community Improvement Projects
Community groups can apply for grants to physically enhance a neighborhood and build camaraderie.
Healing Spaces Initiative
Create healing spaces and relaxing environments on city-owned vacant lots.
MPD Traffic Safety Unit
Report reckless and dangerous driving online or call 414-935-3925
Contact your Alderperson
An alderman is elected by the residents of a geographic area (known as a district) to represent them as a member of Common Council, meet with constituents, and vote in committee meetings.
Rental Housing Resource Center
Helping tenants and landlords with housing challenges.
Rent for Success
Free tenant-training program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in housing.
Home Repair Loans (Community First)
Provide loans for house repairs such as electrical systems, plumbing, heating, masonry, tuckpointing, foundation stabilization, minor carpentry, roofing, gutters, painting, and lead based paint remediation. For more information, contact Gabriel Fuentes at 414.446.3564 gfuentes@cfmke.org
The Dominican Center's Neighborhood Safety program improves well-being in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood through lead education, civic engagement, and community collaboration.
Amani Neighborhood Safety*
Housing & Economic Development*
The Dominican Center's Housing & Economic Development program improves housing and boosts economic growth in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood.
The Dominican Center's Education & Family Well-Being program offers Amani residents individualized adult education, including basic skills and GED preparation, to enhance family well-being.
Education & Family Well-Being*
Community Engagement Hub*
Promoting Community Engagement for a united Washington Park neighborhood through Rooted and Rising
Collective Impact
Safe & Sound's Collective Impact unites residents, youth, and law enforcement to improve public safety and community well-being.
Foster Social Change*
The Dominican Center fosters social change in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood by empowering residents through education, leadership development, and community engagement.
Hydroponics*
The Dominican Center's hydroponics program provides Amani residents with year-round access to fresh produce, supports STEM education, and fosters economic opportunities through urban agriculture.
The Dominican Center's Block by Block initiative partners with Amani residents to revitalize their neighborhood by repairing homes, enhancing community pride, and providing construction training opportunities.
Block by Block Initative*
Supportive Housing Program*
Rooted & Rising provides stable, affordable housing for families transitioning from homelessness, fostering a supportive community. Contact: (414) 344-1818 | Info@rootedandrisingwp.org.
Community Food Center*
Rooted and Rising supplies nutritious food to families in need, addressing food insecurity within the Washington Park community.
Essentials Counseling
Offering personalized assessment and counseling, alongside essential referrals for basic needs like housing and food. For more information, call (414) 447-1965.
Community Engagement Hub*
Promoting Community Engagement for a united Washington Park neighborhood through Rooted and Rising.
Historic Third Ward Directory*
The Historic Third Ward Directory showcases the vibrant mix of local businesses and cultural destinations in one of Milwaukee’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Collective Engagement & Member Agency Support
UNCOM works as a collaborative network of neighborhood centers to share resources, coordinate services, and advocate for community investment. This program strengthens neighborhoods by supporting partner agencies that provide education, workforce, health, and family services throughout Milwaukee.
Riverworks Cleans
Riverworks Development Corporation’s workforce development and neighborhood beautification program that provides employment opportunities while improving commercial corridors through trash pickup, graffiti removal, landscaping, and snow removal services.
Anti-Displacement Program
Provides support and grants to help income-eligible homeowners stay in their homes in neighborhoods experiencing rising property values and development pressures.
Supportive Housing Program (Young Adults)
Offers up to 24 months of housing and supportive services for young adults ages 18–25, including case management, education planning, and life-skills training to help achieve stable independent living through Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center
Neighborhood Safety & Clean-Up Initiatives*
Programs focused on improving safety and cleanliness in the Walker’s Point neighborhood through organized clean-ups, volunteer efforts, and community coordination to deter blight and enhance public spaces.
Neighborhood Improvement Grants & Projects
Programs that help coordinate or support grant opportunities and neighborhood improvement projects such as streetscape enhancements, public art, and placemaking efforts in the Walkers’ Point Neighborhood.
Free Radon Testing
Get information about the importance of Radon testing and sign up to get free testing done through the MKE Fresh Air Collective