Office of African American Affairs
Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.
Find information about things to do and happenings in the City of Milwaukee.
Department of City Development
Milwaukee Health Department Coronavirus COVID-19 updates. For assistance, please call the MHD COVID Hotline 414-286-6800
Commercial listings below advertise retail stores, mixed-use buildings, multi-family properties or industrial facilities for sale and renovation. We look for quality renovations and project feasibility as well as offer price.
Proposals to be submitted as indicated on individual listing sheets.
Proposals may be submitted any time and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Listings will specify a due date or continuous submittal option.
Under the provisions of State Statute 119.61, certain Milwaukee Public Schools buildings are deemed eligible for sale. The City of Milwaukee also has a limited number of scattered sites along its commercial corridors that have not yet been identified for sale. You can check ownership on the Assessor's website or on MapMilwaukee. If you are interested in a specific City-owned parcel, email your inquiry and proposed use to DCDRealEstate@milwaukee.gov.
Buyer Instructions
Broker Instructions rev. 10/14/2013
City Buyer Policies
Commercial Design Guidelines
Proposal Summary & Public Disclosure Statement (fillable PDF form)
Proposal Summary & Public Disclosure Statement
Purchase and Sale Agreement (Sample - final agreement tailored to project) Rev. 10/8/2021
Occupancy Certificate Information
Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin
Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors
Office of Small Business Development
Real Estate 809 North Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-5730
Email offers to: ResidentialOffers@milwaukee.gov Commercial Properties (414) 286-5736 Matt Haessly mhaess@milwaukee.gov
Vacant Lots (414) 286-5762 Yves LaPierre ylapie@milwaukee.gov
Sign up for E-notify to receive monthly City Real Estate E-newsletters. Subscribe to "City-Owned Homes" under New Property Sales Listings.
View creative reuse examples of City-owned commercial properties.
August 8, 2021 - Seven firms answer Milwaukee's call for green homes factory at Century City
July 25, 2021 - City of Milwaukee Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site
July 20, 2021 - Urbal Tea Opens Cafe On South Side: Health-focused cafe in transformed building located on revived commercial strip.
July 8, 2021 - Closing and Signing Ceremony for the New Tiny Home Village for Veterans
June 9, 2021 - Project Will Save Midtown Building: UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.
May 26, 2021 - Vacant Building To Become Creative Hub: Tonda Thompson has big dreams for small building in Harambee.
Oct. 15, 2017 - Battlebox Studios brings gaming, future lounge and a community mission to Milwaukee's north side
April 18, 2016 - Crowdfunding project breathes new life into old Lindsay Heights tavern site
April 9, 2016 - Johanna's Cakes & Desserts moving to redeveloped south side building
Nov. 30, 2015 - Saving Wally Schmidt: Historic restaurant and tavern plans a revamp
Nov. 18, 2015 - Vacant south side building to be renovated for design business
Oct. 7, 2015 - Former bar to be converted into snack-making facility
Sept. 16, 2015 - Plan calls for former King Drive restaurant to become grocery store
July 30, 2015 - Second healthy food market proposed for King Drive
Sept. 10, 2015 - Renovation planned for long-vacant building on Brady St.
July 30, 2105 - Wy'east Pizza is coming to Washington Heights
July 30, 2015 - Building purchased, Wy'East Pizza looks to open in late fall on the west side
April 3, 2015 - Milwaukee completes sale of foreclosed Esperanza Unida building to apartment developer.