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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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 oaint 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.
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.
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
Supplies nutritious food to families in need, addressing food insecurity within the Sherman 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.