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Staff said the grant will fund up to 10 projects at approximately $5,000 per household and that Habitat’s program leverages the authority’s funding with Habitat donations, volunteer labor and other resources. The authority will require that beneficiaries be owner-occupants within the City of Waukesha and at or below 80% of area median income; lower-income households will be prioritized.

Staff described the grant as preferable to making multiple small loans from the rehab program because grant leverage allows the authority’s dollars to reach more households. Jeff explained that where the redevelopment authority would typically make $25,000 loans, the $5,000 grants allow the authority’s funds to be stretched across more properties.

Program details discussed on the record included:
- Use: critical home repairs (roofs, windows, grading, wheelchair ramps and similar deferred-maintenance work). Additions or new construction are not covered.
- Eligibility: owner-occupied households within the City of Waukesha at or below 80% of area median income; the lowest-income applicants receive priority.
- Structure: grants are typically forgivable or small-repayment arrangements depending on project size; staff said most awards are forgivable loans with limited repayment where applicable.
- Reporting: staff requested that Habitat provide itemized disbursement requests so the authority can track how the $50,000 leverages other funding.

Miss Veil made a motion to approve the $50,000 grant with the stated conditions; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with aye votes recorded and no objections.

Why it matters: staff said the repairs restore property safety and code compliance, help preserve assessed value and address deferred maintenance among low-income homeowners in the city.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukesha - Redevelopment Authority on 2025-04-28 6:00 PM - Apr 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Redevelopment Authority approved a $50,000 grant from the affordable housing rehabilitation fund to Habitat for Humanity for a home-preservation program that will fund up to 10 homeowner repair projects at roughly $5,000 each for owner-occupied households at or below 80% area median income.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6582213,"Redevelopment Authority approves $400,000 in construction loans to Habitat for Humanity for Dominican Park lots",171,487000,658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142297-d65b019b2966673bbb86bfeee95cf9d2&start=487&end=658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142297-d65b019b2966673bbb86bfeee95cf9d2/thumbnail_487000.jpg","/articles/6582213/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Redevelopment-Authority-approves-400000-in-construction-loans-to-Habitat-for-Humanity-for-Dominican-Park-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582213-3ab19acc5ef4618438e05184c0a7e889/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176668&Signature=JR1NseHrKs3h9RXxObEvRbXWH3MxRZJRbq2t6BTmUV5cK-cfVFiLE0wOOUhLczxXWoDeav1SX8dtx9ZhfKMFAn97M~uTcfFyMtK-69INYDoW5LrTkaKwYENBDyIrq14727H5wOCaJEqn7WrzYj6kG~An7-xu-KLaN9Hjqr~Gk1wDG6XK9cCmd9duzPahvTg6flb89qrq0E2C0tgb-OuGjbBcGzfh2BOyHCmIYfF1mZK~qzKsiHbDMHTjnId-SDr9NV-7NYKMq-~GlSzIL7xiUBmYCGQe9lJpxkpbRUyq8XWcvOzSn1zcUc9TYcGSf3AAn9JGYpkzYdomt-4ZtmJnyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha Redevelopment Authority voted to approve $400,000 in construction loans to Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties to support homes on Lots 1 and 13 at the Dominican Park subdivision.

Staff member Jeff recommended approving two $200,000 construction loans, each disbursed only after the developer obtains building permits. He said the loans will carry 3% annual interest and repayment will be due at the time of sale or transfer to the selected Habitat family. “So we're getting that principal interest back, which helps build up our fund a little bit,” Jeff said.

The authority's staff explained the approval follows the authority’s practice of tying disbursement to permit issuance and, where possible, timing releases so other outstanding loans are repaid and returned to the program. Staff noted that several closings scheduled in May are expected to return about $400,000 to the program, effectively offsetting this new $400,000 commitment and leaving the $1.5 million uncommitted development balance intact.

Members discussed project timing and cashflow. Staff said Dominican Park construction is progressing and estimated completion of the subdivision by December 2026. Typical turnaround from construction start to sale on similar projects was described as about 10 months, though staff cautioned schedules can vary.

A motion to approve the loans was made and seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and, with no objections, declared the motion approved.

Action details: the loans will be tied to building-permit issuance, accrue interest at 3% per year, and be repaid when Habitat transfers the completed units to selected families.","The authority approved two $200,000 construction loans to Habitat for Humanity to support construction of homes on lots 1 and 13 at Dominican Park; disbursement will be tied to building permits, carry 3% interest and repayment is due on sale or transfer to selected Habitat families.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6582218,"Redevelopment Authority reports $1.5 million uncommitted for housing, rehab fund at $247,000",211,68000,279000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142297-d65b019b2966673bbb86bfeee95cf9d2&start=68&end=279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142297-d65b019b2966673bbb86bfeee95cf9d2/thumbnail_68000.jpg","/articles/6582218/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Redevelopment-Authority-reports-15-million-uncommitted-for-housing-rehab-fund-at-247000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582218-c5da4098a7e34266fbc8b782d4d45a5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176668&Signature=LhoTvncKCg2vQO0J4q~pzNhCC4NtRCeXmN7Q2SIPBtgZN0k0UCisFx2Qc1F8lnO-lekpzM4ZBQzO-uYGH~TABRPLcn9Ck0CPxOvZngBHULzhcXG4ypsbFq3Ne6tMtfg1Ip31JLJ3BTFrUtuQNBhOUI6PRlbAK6d7PT9-UMbqOJpFDUtO6OJEK1vUCBb9WE1R78-XStqe3QVlvjS8zSC4hDVQBM~9vIaDy6saxy7dab8yT0MgK3hLTep4Ag5A-ag3dRT25~ZqxAoMCfVtfAIeoXyRC~iLZ2lOXTxpG8gJ1KtewuiNnulhiRJLxlEvcpdESRvXsmxTvVeeay0Z60Eutw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waukesha Redevelopment Authority staff reported on the status of several affordable-housing loan programs at a public meeting; staff said the authority currently holds an uncommitted development-fund balance of about $1,500,000 and $247,000 in the single-family affordable-housing rehabilitation fund.

The presentation, delivered by staff member Jeff, summarized balances across programs and recent inflows tied to an audit extension. Jeff said the extension produced an inflow that — per the authority's policy and state statute — is allocated 75% to the affordable housing development fund and 25% to the affordable housing rehabilitation program. “So now with that, that fund is up to $247,000 on that one,” Jeff said of the rehabilitation fund.

Why it matters: the development fund provides gap financing for new construction and the rehabilitation fund pays for owner-occupied home repairs. Staff said the development fund is intended for gap financing and construction assistance to create new units; the rehab fund covers repairs or critical maintenance for existing owner-occupied homes.

Details presented to the authority included:
- Rental rehab program balance: about $337,000.
- Affordable housing rehabilitation program balance: about $247,000.
- Uncommitted affordable housing development fund balance: about $1,500,000.
- Storefront activation program: ARPA-funded and fully committed by the end of last year.
- Regular repayments: a large multifamily project (identified in the presentation by staff) pays roughly $64,000 in principal and interest annually into the programs.

Staff also described near-term inflows from closings on several construction loans that are expected to return roughly $400,000 to the authority in May, which staff said will allow outgoing construction-loan commitments to be balanced without reducing the $1.5 million uncommitted development balance. The authority discussed timing for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and other district closings as possible future funding sources; staff said one large district could produce a substantial increment when it closes and that the authority reviews each district as it nears closing to decide whether to extend or repurpose funds.

Authority members asked whether other development financing programs could be stacked with the redevelopment authority funds. Staff noted programs administered by the Waukesha Economic Development Authority (WEDA), TIFs and other state-level changes that may allow stacking in the future if pending legislation advances. Staff cautioned that the schedule for TIF/TID closings and any new state bill remain subject to separate approvals and timelines.

The presentation closed with staff noting steady monthly repayments and a plan to preserve a portion of the development fund for larger future projects.","Waukesha Redevelopment Authority staff reviewed loan-fund balances and repayment activity, reporting a roughly $1.5 million uncommitted development fund, about $247,000 in the affordable housing rehabilitation fund and ongoing repayments that will replenish loan pools.","actionData","errors"]

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Authority approves $50,000 grant to Habitat for home-preservation repairs, funds to support 10 critical projects

Redevelopment Authority approves $400,000 in construction loans to Habitat for Humanity for Dominican Park lots

Redevelopment Authority reports $1.5 million uncommitted for housing, rehab fund at $247,000