Consolidated Plan (2025-2029)

For over 30 years, the State has directed millions of dollars to local units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the state to assist with critical needs. These funds have assisted in financing business start-ups and expansions, water and sewer projects, community facilities, new industrial parks and brownsfield redevelopment. The State has also funded projects and activities that expand affordable housing opportunities and providing services to our homeless and special needs citizens.

The Consolidated Plan Executive Summaries provide overviews of the 5-Year Plan and Annual updates. The Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) provides an overview of the accomplishments for the previous program year.

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - Approved by HUD

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - Approved by HUD

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice - Approved by HUD

Consolidated Plan Public Hearing - May 29, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) held an in-person Public Hearing with a telephonic option to attend to open the public comment period for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan defines how the State will distribute federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds to local governments, public and private organizations, and businesses. Funds include: Small Cities Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

The Public Hearing started the 30-day Public Comment period. 

The Public Hearing took place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at the Department of Administration, 101 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Starting May 29th, 2025, a copy of the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan were available here.

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - DRAFT for Public Hearing

Copies were also available for inspection at the Department of Administration-Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources and at the main branch public libraries in Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Marinette, Milwaukee, Platteville, Racine, Rhinelander, Rice Lake, Richland Center, River Falls, Superior, and Wausau. 

The deadline for written comments was 4:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025.

Assessment of Fair Housing Survey - Complete

As DEHCR begins the process of developing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, we want to hear about housing and other neighborhood issues such as schools, jobs, transportation, services, and more. We want to know more about what your experience was the last time you looked for housing. Lastly, we want to hear what your needs are and how we can help. Your answers will help shape the State’s future housing and community development plans. All of your answers will be kept confidential. 

Take this survey in English. 

Take this survey in Hmong.

Take this survey in Spanish.

Public Housing Authority Survey - Complete

As DEHCR begins the process of developing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, we are collecting data to inform the status of public housing in Wisconsin and how DEHCR can partner with PHA's to provide housing to qualifying populations. Lastly, we want to hear what your needs are and how we can help. Your answers will help inform the State’s future housing and community development plans. All of your answers will be kept confidential. 

Take the Public Housing Authority Survey

Consolidated Plan Public Meeting 

The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) held listening sessions for the 2025–2029 Wisconsin 5-year Consolidated Plan. DEHCR has separately contacted all relevant organizations to provide input. 

DEHCR requests feedback to help us define our goals and the prioritization of the covered funds in the years ahead at the following Public Meetings: