Economic Development

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program

Village of DorchesterThe Village of Dorchester offers access to zero-interest home repair and rehabilitation loans for eligible low- and moderate-income residents through the Wisconsin Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Because the village lies in both Clark and Marathon counties, the program is administered by two different regional housing authorities. Please review the information below for the county in which your property is located.

Clark County Residents - Administered by Chippewa County Housing Authority

The Village of Dorchester participates in the CDBG Home Repair & Homebuyer Programs for properties located in Clark County. These zero-interest, deferred-payment loans help low- and moderate-income homeowners make necessary repairs (plumbing, electrical, heating, roofing, windows, siding, wells/septic, accessibility improvements, and more). Down-payment and closing-cost assistance is also available for income-eligible homebuyers.Loans are secured by a mortgage and repaid only when the home is no longer owner-occupied or sold. Maximum loan amount is generally $100,000 (exceptions possible for emergencies or lead-based paint hazards).

For an application or more information:

Chippewa County Housing Authority
711 N Bridge St., Rm 14
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Phone: 715-726-7933
Email: housingauthority@chippewacountywi.gov
Website: chippewacountywi.gov/government/housing-authority
Click here to download the full program brochure (PDF) for income limits, eligibility requirements, and complete details.

Marathon County Residents - Administered by Central Housing Region / Juneau County Housing Authority

The Village of Dorchester participates in the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program for properties located in Marathon County (part of the Central Housing Region). Zero-interest deferred-payment loans are available for owner-occupied home repairs, and zero-interest installment loans are offered for rental-unit rehabilitation that benefits low- and moderate-income tenants. An Emergency Assistance Program is also available following a declared State or Federal weather disaster.Loans help bring homes to decent, safe, and sanitary condition (roofs, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical, septic, wells, etc.). Maximum loan amount is $50,000.

For an application or more information:

Central Housing Region CDBG Program Administrator
Juneau County Housing Authority
717 E. State Street
Mauston, WI 53948
Phone: 608-847-7309
Email: CHR.CDBG@gmail.com
Website: juneaucountyhousingauthority.com
Click here to download the full program brochure (PDF) for eligibility requirements, eligible/ineligible activities, and complete details.

MCDEVCO, INC. Loan Fund

The MCDEVCO, INC. Loan Fund provides low-cost financial assistance for new and established businesses in Marathon County. This loan fund is an accessible source of financing for projects that will create and retain private sector jobs, increase incomes, expand local tax base, and leverage bank financing.

MCDEVCO, INC. - Marathon County Development Corporation, is committed to ensuring the long term viability of Marathon County’s economy. McDEVCO has access to the resources and technical support required to retain existing industry, as well as attract new industry. We work with individual business, the bank community, and municipalities to facilitate investment in our region.

For more information:

MCDEVCO, Inc.
100 N 72nd Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
715-298-0084

info@mcdevco.org

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