BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit City Council approved the sale of three city-owned lots to Habitat for Humanity Waukesha–Jefferson–Rock for $1, clearing the way for new affordable housing in the city’s Hackett neighborhood.
Habitat plans to build affordable single-family homes for local families on the following properties in Beloit’s Hackett neighborhood...
..City officials said the purchase builds on Habitat Waukesha–Jefferson–Rock’s momentum since it expanded into Rock County in 2025. They said it also reflects growing partnerships among local government, funders and businesses across the county.
“This project builds on the City's long-standing commitment to revitalizing the Hackett neighborhood through strategic partnerships and targeted investment,” said City Manager Daniel Ortiz-Hernandez. “Expanding quality, affordable housing is one of Beloit's greatest opportunities, and projects like this strengthen the Hackett neighborhood, attract additional investment, and improve quality of life throughout our community.”
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Leo's notes: Great to see another partnership developing more housing opportunities. The scale is modest, but the strategy is still significant: reducing land costs while investing in established neighborhoods can make workforce housing more feasible...
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