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The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) has been a national leader in housing for over 70 years. HACM provides high-quality, affordable housing options to over 10,000 Milwaukee families, seniors and disabled adults. We also work with our residents to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency through a wide range of economic, health and social services.

Chartered by the State of Wisconsin in 1944, HACM is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Milwaukee and confirmed by the Milwaukee Common Council.

HACM's housing options include over 4,000 subsidized public housing and/or tax credit units and a Section 8 Rent Assistance Program that provides housing assistance to over 6,000 households. Both programs utilize affordable housing subsidies that are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HACM also managers nearly 1,000 unsubsidized affordable apartments at its Berryland, Northlawn and Southlawn developments.

HACM has developed a number of award-winning programs that focus on the development of healthy communities that provide safe environments for families and children. Major initiatives include physical improvements to ensure the long-term viability of affordable housing, economic self-sufficiency, homeownership, public safety, education and health care.

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will provide decent/quality, safe and affordable housing with transition options for those who desire them. "Transition option" is defined as the opportunity for residents to self-determine their interest in, and have access to, housing options that support long-term self-sufficiency.