City of Milwaukee Department of City Development / Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC)
Up to $7,000 toward a down payment in WI.
Forgivable grants of up to $7,000 to help current City of Milwaukee residents purchase a home in the city. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for a purchase anywhere in the City of Milwaukee, and up to $7,000 for a purchase within the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Area boundary. Funds may be used for down payment and closing costs.
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Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance Program: what it is, who it is for, how it is forgiven, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.