Building Blocks: Understanding and responding to Waukesha County's housing affordability challenges

This report examines market characteristics and barriers to affordable and workforce housing development in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It outlines the extent of affordable housing development in the county over past years, financing approaches, and best practices for increasing the affordable housing supply. It recommends zoning reforms that permit greater residential density, streamlining permitting and approval processes for housing projects, and utilizing Tax Incremented Financing (TIF) strategies to establish affordable housing funds.