Homelessness has been increasing statewide, according to the annual PIT count conducted by volunteers. But these counts struggle to accurately capture the homeless population, especially in rural areas.
Tag: housing
Posted inForward, Health & Welfare
Wisconsin’s rural homelessness crisis and the fight to do ‘more with less’
Homelessness in rural Wisconsin, while often unseen, is increasing. Yet a grueling funding landscape, among other challenges, poses obstacles for local shelters and rural providers.
Posted inFact briefs
Was Donald Trump ordered as a result of a federal lawsuit not to discriminate in housing?
Yes. A settlement to a federal lawsuit filed against Donald Trump required him not to discriminate in housing.
Posted inFact briefs
Have Wisconsin housing prices increased nearly 30% since Joe Biden became president?
Yes. The median sale price of a Wisconsin house has trended upward under President Joe Biden.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
After being ignored, Milwaukee’s public housing residents take a new approach to demanding housing authority action
Frustrated by unresolved complaints, Milwaukee public housing residents held a news conference in front of the home of the city housing authority chairwoman.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Federal funds help push Green Bay affordable housing project past finish line
Like many communities across the country, Green Bay has been struggling with a shortage of affordable housing. A new, federally funded development on the city’s east side hopes to help.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Tighter regulations are reducing the risk of lead exposure in public housing
A new study finds that tougher inspection standards have led to lower blood lead levels among tenants, but any exposure is still too much.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Renters concerned as Texas company buys up homes in Black-majority Milwaukee neighborhoods
As the Texas-based company VineBrook Homes Trust Inc. buys up homes on Milwaukee’s North Side, some residents and community advocates worry about the potential impact on the community.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Milwaukee County banned Section 8 housing voucher discrimination, but landlords still do it
A 2018 ordinance to protect voucher recipients hasn’t stopped landlords from categorically rejecting them. Milwaukee County officials question whether they can enforce the provision.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Wisconsin’s ‘Smart Growth’ law requires planning to meet housing needs, but enforcement is lax
Local governments face no consequences for conflicting with state-mandated plans to guide land use.
Posted inJustice & Safety
Milwaukee native fights to restore housing protections for tenants with drug distribution records
Milwaukee native Yusuf Dahl is working to overturn the Thurmond Amendment, which creates a lifetime exemption from federal fair housing protections for individuals convicted of any drug distribution crime.
Posted inGovernment
Why Wisconsin renters feel powerless in landlord disputes
A range of factors stack the odds against tenants, including landlords in the Legislature who have weakened local regulations of rental properties.