State Profile: Wisconsin

Welcome to the Wisconsin State Profile Page! This page features a sample of survey and research results from a comprehensive review of state and local home modification activities across the country. It has a special focus on the aging population and the efforts of State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Native American aging service programs that are funded by the Older Americans Act Title VI Grants for Indian Tribal Organizations.

Check back as new updates will be posted periodically! Have any changes or additions? Please contact homemods@usc.edu

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SPOTLIGHT ON STATE LEVEL HOME MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Wisconsin

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Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program

The Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, coordinated by the Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources, is available in every county and tribe throughout the state. Funds are made available to assist individuals in purchasing services and goods related to the care of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease, including home modifications. Up to $4,000 per person may be available.
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National Family Caregiver Support Program

The National Family Caregiver Support Program, implemented statewide by the Wisconsin State Unit on Aging, provides services and supports that help family members and informal caregivers, including supplemental services such as home modifications and assistive devices.
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Family Care Waiver Program

This program for frail elders and adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities provides long-term care services that help individuals live in their own home, including home modifications. Aging and Disability Resource Centers are the point of contact for eligibility.
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HOME Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Program (HHR)

This program provides both home purchase assistance and necessary home rehabilitation for dwelling units occupied by low- and moderate-income households with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The Owner-occupied Rehabilitation Program provides funding for making essential improvements to single-family homes and includes accessibility improvements.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HOME MODIFICATION EFFORTS

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

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Minor & Major Home Repair Programs

As a private non-profit, Project Home has worked to improve the quality and affordability of housing for low-to-moderate income homeowners in Dane and Green County, Wisconsin, for nearly 50 years. Its minor and major home repair programs, funded through Community Development Block Grants and other sources, include home modifications related to accessibility and safety, and target low-income recipients.
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Revitalize Milwaukee

Revitalize Milwaukee, a non-profit organization, works locally with homeowners to provide home modifications, repairs, and services free of charge to preserve affordable housing and revitalize vulnerable neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. It employs licensed, minority contractors to make small to large home modifications. Funding comes from private sources (grants, corporations, and individuals). Eligible recipients include homeowners who meet income requirements and are age 60 and older, a person living with a disability, or a veteran.
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