Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is a comprehensive fair housing organization with satellite offices in Madison and Northeast Wisconsin, dedicated to promoting inclusive, affordable housing through various programs and advocacy.
Services
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council operates a full-service fair housing program aimed at ensuring equal housing opportunities for all residents. This includes enforcement, outreach and education, fair lending, and inclusive communities programs. The organization also offers a statewide toll-free complaint intake line to assist individuals facing housing discrimination. Additionally, activities are conducted to support housing consumers wishing to make pro-integrative moves.
Satellite Offices
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council includes two satellite offices: the Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison and the Fair Housing Center of Northeast Wisconsin. These satellite offices help extend the reach and impact of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council's programs and services across the region, ensuring that more individuals have access to resources and support for fair housing.
Advocacy and Planning Efforts
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council plays a significant role in local and regional housing planning efforts. The organization works with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to ensure that considerations for low-income and minority communities are included in planning processes. The Council also advocates for affordable housing in local planning efforts and was instrumental in establishing a housing trust fund for the City of Milwaukee.
Opportunity MKE Program
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council operates the Opportunity MKE program, which aims to assist families in moving to low-poverty, high-opportunity neighborhoods. This program is a part of the organization's efforts to promote inclusive communities and support pro-integrative housing moves. Through Opportunity MKE, the Council helps families find better housing opportunities and improve their quality of life.