West Allis authority approves sale of two lots to Habitat for Humanity, commits up to $150,000 for two homes

The West Allis Community Development Authority voted to approve a development agreement with Habitat for Humanity Milwaukee to build two affordable single-family homes on city-owned parcels at 69th Street and West Beloit Road.

Authority staff described the proposal as a sale of two small city lots for $1 each to Habitat. Under the agreement, Habitat will build two homes (planned for 2026) and the authority will provide up to $150,000 in assistance, allocated at $75,000 per house. Staff said Habitat typically uses partner financing and the program includes homeowner requirements such as income verification and a homebuyer education course; staff also said the property will be subject to an affordability covenant to limit future resale or rental outside the program terms.

Members asked for details on design and enforcement. Staff said the reported financing example included low-interest partner loans (staff cited a 3.25% partner financing example) and that Habitat enforces owner-occupancy requirements; staff indicated the affordability restriction would run at least 20 years under the development agreement and described verification practices such as address confirmation through the post office as a standard check.

The authority took roll call on the resolution; members recorded affirmative responses and the chair declared the resolution passed.

No mover or seconder was recorded in the open transcript; the roll call included named members responding in the affirmative and the chair announced the resolution passed. Staff said the homes will be processed through Habitat for Humanity and that buyer qualifications will be reviewed by the city housing office prior to closing.