16.315 – Federal housing assistance programs.
16.315 Federal housing assistance programs. Notwithstanding s. 16.54 (2) (a), the department shall administer federal funds made available to this state under the Stewart B. McKinney homeless assistance act housing assistance programs, 42 USC 11361 to 11402. History: 1991 a. 39; 2003 a. 33 s. 157; Stats. 2003 s. 560.9815; 2011 a. 32 s. 3462m; […]
16.313 – Employment grants.
16.313 Employment grants. (1) In this section, “municipality” means a county, city, village, or town. (2) (a) Any municipality may apply for a grant under this section. (b) The department may award a grant of up to $75,000 to a municipality that submits an application under par. (a). The grant and all moneys contributed by […]
16.314 – Employability plans for public housing residents.
16.314 Employability plans for public housing residents. (1) In this section: (a) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4). (b) “Controlled substance abuse screening” means a questionnaire, a criminal background check, or any other controlled substance abuse screening mechanism identified by the department. (2) To the extent allowed under federal law, the […]
16.302 – State housing strategy plan.
16.302 State housing strategy plan. (1) (a) The department shall prepare a comprehensive 5-year state housing strategy plan. The department shall submit the plan to the federal department of housing and urban development. (b) In preparing the plan, the department may obtain input from housing authorities, community-based organizations, the private housing industry and others interested […]
16.303 – Housing cost grants and loans.
16.303 Housing cost grants and loans. (1) The department shall do all of the following: (a) Subject to sub. (2), make grants or loans, directly or through agents designated under s. 16.304, from the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (b) to persons or families of low or moderate income to defray housing costs of the […]
16.304 – Designated agents.
16.304 Designated agents. (1) The department may enter into an agreement with an agent designated under sub. (2) to allow the designated agent to do any of the following: (a) Award grants and loans under s. 16.303 (1) and (2) subject to the approval of the department. (b) Disburse the funds for grants and loans […]
16.305 – Grants to local housing organizations.
16.305 Grants to local housing organizations. (1) The department may make grants to a community-based organization, organization operated for profit, or housing authority to improve the ability of the community-based organization, organization operated for profit, or housing authority to provide housing opportunities, including housing-related counseling services, for persons or families of low or moderate income. […]
16.306 – Housing grants.
16.306 Housing grants. (1) Definition. In this section, “eligible applicant” means any of the following: (am) A county or municipal governing body. (bm) A county or municipal governmental agency. (c) A community action agency under s. 49.265. (d) A private, nonprofit organization. (e) An organization operated for profit. (2) Grants. (a) From the appropriation under […]
16.307 – Grants to alleviate homelessness.
16.307 Grants to alleviate homelessness. (1) Grants. From moneys available under s. 20.505 (7) (h), the department shall make grants to organizations, including organizations operated for profit, that provide shelter or services to homeless individuals or families. (2) Supplemental funds. The department shall ensure that grants awarded under sub. (1) are not used to supplant […]
16.308 – Grants for the provision of shelter for homeless individuals and families.
16.308 Grants for the provision of shelter for homeless individuals and families. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Current operating budget” means the budget for the calendar or fiscal year during which an application is submitted, including all sources and amounts of revenue and all actual and planned expenditures. (b) “Eligible applicant” means any of […]