Community Development

Waukesha County's Community Development Division administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Program. Waukesha County has received an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing Development (HUD) since 1990. The CDBG allocation is approximately $1,300,000 each year and can be used for projects and services throughout the County. The CDBG program is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Waukesha County Executive.

The CDBG Board holds an annual grant application process every spring for potential subgrantees, which include nonprofit organizations and municipalities. CDBG funds are used for a variety of public services programs that address issues such as: homeless prevention and shelter, food and nutrition, medical care, domestic abuse, parenting, mental health, and transportation for low- and moderate-income people. Funds are also used for affordable housing, public facilities and improvements, and economic development.