Milwaukee and other Wisconsin communities seeking to attract affordable housing by changing their zoning codes could be rewarded with grants from state taxpayers.
That`s through a provision in Gov. Tony Evers` 2025-27 budget proposal.
If approved by the Legislature, the $119 billion budget would include $20 million to encourage local governments "to adopt zoning changes that reduce barriers to the development of more affordable housing options."
The Wisconsin Department of Administration would operate the program. Local governments, including tribal nations, could compete for grants by adopting one or more zoning policies.
Those
are reducing minimum lot sizes and widths; reducing setback
requirements to allow greater use of lots; increasing allowed lot
coverages to match historic patterns; adopting a traditional
neighborhood development ordinance, and allowing accessory dwelling
units...
Ken Notes: Housing could be the first step in rebuilding a bipartisan bridge for the people of Wisconsin.
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