Historic district home improvement grants
Summary
The Paint and Repair Grant program, with $25,000 allocated this year, helps owners of historic homes fund exterior repairs, preventing blight and water damage in the historic districts.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$25,000 in grant funds allocated for 2026, with $20,500 currently available.
Owners of contributing homes in Waukesha's historic districts.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Landmarks Commission — July 1, 2026
The city's Paint and Repair Grant program helps historic-district homeowners pay for approved exterior work. One $750 grant was awarded, and another was held for later.
CDBG — May 12, 2026
The long-running grant program helps owners of historic homes cover upkeep costs, covering about 15% of project costs up to $3,000. This year the program shifted to a 'slum and blight prevention' basis, making any designated historic property in the city eligible.
Landmarks Commission — May 6, 2026
The Paint and Repair Grant program, with $25,000 allocated this year, helps owners of historic homes fund exterior repairs, preventing blight and water damage in the historic districts.
City Council — February 19, 2026
Revitalize Milwaukee does free critical home repairs — grab bars, railings, roofs, accessibility upgrades — for low-income seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. Seven Waukesha homes are sponsored and ready for 2026, and the group is asking alders to spread the word because many residents don't believe it's really free.
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