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Department of City Development
In 2021, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee allocated $15 million in Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Department of City Development (DCD) for the Homes MKE Program to renovate vacant houses in the City’s inventory of tax-foreclosed residential properties and return them to productive use.
The goals of Homes MKE are to:
What's Happening Right Now: April 19, 2023: Builders have begun renovations at multiple vacant City-owned properties throughout Milwaukee. Text, "Homes MKE" to (414)708-1182 to start your homeownership journey today!
If you are interested in developer or resident information regarding Homes MKE, click a street sign below to learn how Homes MKE might work for you:
ATTN: Homes MKE, 809 N Broadway, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Construction Contact- Olgita David:
P:414-286-5831; C:414.308.6623; E:[email protected]
Developer Contact- Ed Miller:
P:414.286.3828; C:414.708.1149; E:[email protected]
Resident Contact- Jeremy Mitchell:
P:414-286-6459; C:414.708.1182; E:[email protected]
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