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Wauwatosa development department highlights ADU incentives, housing rehab loans and small‑business aid; CDBG award still pending
Summary
The city's development department reviewed its 2024–25 work including the Tulsa Tomorrow comprehensive plan adoption, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive, a housing rehab loan program (approx. $500,000 issued for 30 projects), small-business financing programs and a pending 2025 CDBG award from HUD.
City development staff on April 21 presented the department’s annual report and an update on housing, code enforcement and business-assistance initiatives to the Wauwatosa Common Council.
Key points - Comprehensive Plan: The Tulsa Tomorrow 2045 comprehensive plan was adopted in February 2025 and will guide future zoning-code updates; staff said zoning amendments, especially for housing, will follow the plan’s recommendations. - ADU financial incentive: The accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive program offers up to $25,000 for utility connection costs to up to four applicants who submit building permits and meet program criteria. Staff said they had contacted more than 70 interested property owners; roughly 25 follow‑up consultations occurred and staff identified about two currently viable projects (many inquiries fail…
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