ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY BY PROVIDING A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOME FOR EVERY MILWAUKEEAN
Harambee Homeownership Initiative
We’re excited to share this page as your go-to resource for staying connected to future Harambee affordable housing projects. We are proud to collaborate with our partners and neighbors to promote the opportunity for you to become a future homeowner in Harambee.
For more detailed information over the next several years. We look forward to working together to build a brighter future in our community!
Why Is This Important?
Our community deserves to thrive, and housing is a vital part of that journey. The Harambee Homeownership Initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood while making sure that it remains a welcoming and affordable place for everyone. Plus, homes will be deed restricted to maintain affordability and prevent any displacement of current residents. And the best part? You’ll have a say in how these homes are designed, priced, and built!
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Let’s Talk About the Tax Incremental District (TID)
Before we can break ground, we need the City of Milwaukee Common Council to approve the creation of a Tax Increment District (TID). This will help fund the project and ensure we can get things moving. About 90% of the proposed TID is in Alderwoman Coggs’ district.
Contact us for information on Harambee Homes
E-mail: myhome@housingplan.org
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Who’s Behind the Initiative?
We are proud to work with Malaika ELC, Envision Growth, Habitat for Humanity, Harambee NID, Riverworks Corp, and WestCare, we’re united in our mission to create new Black and Latino homeowners in Harambee over the next three years. Together, we'll build a brighter future for our community!
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​How You Can
Get Involved
Your voice and ideas are crucial! We’ll be hosting meetings and updates to keep everyone informed and engaged. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up:
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Build Consensus: We’ll be reaching out to gather your thoughts and achieve neighborly support for our plans in 2026.
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Design and Build: We’ll continue to work on finalizing the TID and getting the support of your locally elected officials.
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Construction Begins: We aim to secure the funding and start building by Summer of 2026!
Check Out the Frequently Asked Questions List!
Join us in co-designing future housing together!
Sign up for housing updates!
Approximately 60 new homes will be built in the Harambee Neighborhood over the next 3 years. Eight of the homes will be available exclusively for Early Childhood Educators.
If you are interested in purchasing one of these homes, the most important step you can take is getting your Home Buyer Counseling Certificate from a HUD Certified Home Buyer Counseling Agency (HBCA). Here are the Milwaukee based HBCA's:
Access Resources
Check out our helpful resources to better understand your tenant rights, get assistance as an existing homeowner, or explore current property listings from our ally partners. Download our resource materials for further review.
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