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Fair Housing - It is the policy of the City of West Allis that all persons shall have an equal opportunity for housing throughout the City, regardless of sex, race, color, handicap, religion, national origin, sex or marital status of the person maintaining a household, lawful source of income, age or ancestry. [Housing Discrimination brochure>>]
Beloit Road Housing - Independent Living Units Available!
The City of West Allis is renewing the waiting list for Beloit Road Housing. This development is located between South 72 Street on West Beloit Road, south to West Dreyer Place. Available units are on the second floor. The building has no elevators. This unit includes two bedrooms, one parking space, and laundry hook-up in basement. Tenant supplies stove and refrigerator. No pets allowed. Prospective tenants must be at least 62 years of age and must meet income qualification. Tenant pays 30% of income in rent, plus utilities.The Housing Office offers a variety of loan and assistance programs. Many are funded by grants. Applications, brochures and other informational documents are available in the Community Development Resources.
Home Buyer Loan Program
Persons meeting household income guidelines may be eligible for assistance with down payment and closings costs when purchasing single-family homes or duplexes in West Allis. [application]
Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Programs
Homeowners
Single family dwellings and duplexes in West Allis that meet income limits are eligible for reduced rate loans of up to $20,000 to assist with housing rehabilitation [application].
Rental Property Owners
Non-owner occupied properties in West Allis whose tenants meet income limits may be eligible for reduced rate loans of up to $14,999 to assist with rehabilitation [application]
Tenants
Tenants whose rent has increased due to building improvements may be eligible for rent assistance [application]
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Section 8 Rent Assistance to help low income households pay a portion of their rent. This program is currently closed for new applications as we service our existing waiting list.
- WHEDA Rental Resources
- List of West Allis privately owned federally subsidized low income units
- Request for Notification - Open Rent Assistance Waiting List
Free Home Security Program
The Housing Office is using Community Development funds to secure homes in West Allis. In the last several years the City of West Allis has secured over 2,000 homes free of charge. The security measures include deadbolt locks, pipes or burglar bars for basement windows, unbreakable glass over windows of entrance doors, door viewers and first floor window security.
There are two ways in which West Allis residents can qualify for this program. The easiest way to qualify is by income. Contact the Crime Prevention Bureau or Community Development Division to find out the current limits for moderate-income levels. If you do not qualify by income and you are 62 years of age or older, you qualify for the senior program. Applications for the home security program can be dropped off at City Hall at the Community Development Division. Once your application has been approved, it is sent to the Crime Prevention Bureau. We will make arrangements to come to your home for a security survey. We make the recommendations and you choose which security devices you want installed in your home. [application]
Senior Housing
The Beloit Road Senior Housing Complex offers independent living for residents 62 years of age or older [application]
Fair Housing Board
The Fair Housing Board works to ensure equal housing opportunities for all City of West Allis residents. The Board also promotes throughout the community, including businesses, housing providers, real estate professionals, with awareness programs like the Fair Housing Poster Contest and proactive educational materials. The Board processes all claims of discrimination in housing and is charged with receiving, investigating and elimination or remedying discrimination by means of conciliation, persuasion, education or litigation.
For more information or to file a complaint form, contact the Community Development Housing Division, West Allis City Hall, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214. [Housing discrimination brochure >>] [Housing discrimination complaint form >>]
Non-Discrimination Statement: The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, lawful source of income, age, ancestry or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Notice: Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City.
Limited English Proficiency (LEP): It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits.
