2023-24 Home Upgrade Grant Program
Thanks to the support of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Revitalize Milwaukee and other partners, Green Homeowners United is proud to offer a limited number of grants up to $8,000 to upgrade the homes of moderate income: seniors (over 60), people with disabilities and veterans across Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties to help reduce energy bill burdens.
What are you most interested in having upgraded in your home?
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Add insulation to the coldest part of the unfinished basement walls to reduce heat loss and air leaks from below
Increase attic insulation to reduce heat loss from above, and seal air leaks to make the house less drafty
My above ground walls do not have any insulation, I'd like to have those insulated by a "drill & fill" method!
Whichever can most benefit my home!
Furnaces will most likely be the least available option, do you want to change your answer?
Apologies, this project is mainly for insulation but there may be a few slots for emergency furnace replacements. Those who choose attics or basements are more likely to qualify sooner. You can change your answer above if you'd like.
Heat pumps will be available in early 2024, do you want to change your answer?
Program will have more funds available for heat pumps starting in 2024, thanks to a new law called the Inflation Reduction Act. You can leave your information here and we can reach out then, or you can change your answer above to enroll in a different benefit sooner!
Please tells us where you live? (please fill this out for the home in question considering an upgrade)
I live in the City of Milwaukee
I live in the City of West Allis
I live in the City of Waukesha
I live in a different Milwaukee County community
I live in a different Waukesha County community
I don't live in any of these places
Other
Which describes you?
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I am the owner of the home and have owned it for 5 years or more
I am the owner of the home and have owned it for less than 5 years
I am a renter looking on behalf of a landlord who lives in the building with me
I am a renter looking on behalf of a landlord who does NOT live in the building with me
Other
Our apologies, but your home is not eligible at this time
The rules of our program are that you must live in the home for at least 5 years to qualify. Sorry!
Our apologies, but your home is not eligible at this time
The rules of our program are that the person applying must live in the property being upgraded. Sorry!
Which describes you? (Part 2)
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I, or my landlord who lives in the building, is over 60 years old
I, or my landlord who lives in the building, has a disability
I, or my landlord who lives in the building, is a veteran
None of the above
Other
Apologies, but our grant cannot help you at no cost, but we have another option
We can still help you at Green Homeowners United upgrade your home, just not with this particular grant! Keep filling out the form to schedule a call with us to find out how
Which describes you (part 3)
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Our household (everyone together) earns less than the amount listed above for the number of people
I believe our household (everyone together) earns less than the numbers above, but it depends on how that is calculated. I'd like to talk first
Our household earns above that number
Other
Apologies, but our grant cannot help you at no cost, but we have another option
We can still help you at Green Homeowners United upgrade your home, just not with this particular grant! Keep filling out the form to schedule a call with us to find out how
Partial Pay: What does that mean?
For those that earn within the "partial pay" amount, the grant can cover between 55%-70% of the total project cost (still quite a deal!). The out of pocket cost can be between $1,920 - $2,880, depending on your income and what is done in the home.
I am interested in learning more about green low-interest financing for the following energy saving improvements:
Energy-Star windows (averaging ~$10 per window per month)
Insulating the home, top and bottom (most energy saving)
New heating/cooling system
Other
Please check ALL of the boxes that apply to you
I am not in foreclosure/bankruptcy
I am not behind on my property taxes
My home is not within a trust or life estate
My home has not already been super-insulated by a professional and/or received weatherization services
WEST ALLIS - Residents earning below the above numbers have the option of a special city-run low-interest loan up to $40,000 for major improvements, such as windows, basement insulation and HVAC system upgrades. In some cases it does not need to be paid back until the home is sold. Would you like to learn more this?
Yes I'd like to learn more
Not interested at this time
Other
WAUKESHA CITY - Residents earning below the above numbers have the option of a special city-run 0%-interest loan up to $25,000 for major improvements, such as windows, basement insulation and HVAC system upgrades, which does not need to be paid back until the home is sold (and benefiting from the higher value that many homes see after upgrades) Would you like to learn more this?
Yes I'd like to learn more, and my home was built before 1972
Yes I'd like to learn more, and my home was built after 1972
Not interested at this time
Other
WAUKESHA COUNTY - Residents earning below the above numbers have the option of a special city-run 0%-interest loan up to $20,000 for major improvements, such as windows, basement insulation and HVAC system upgrades, which does not need to be paid back until the home is sold (and benefiting from the higher value that many homes see after upgrades) Would you like to learn more this?
Yes I'd like to learn more
Not interested at this time
Other
How to Proceed?
If you're ready to move forward, you can either call us at Green Homeowners United at (414) 604-6450 to schedule, or hit the "next" button at the bottom of the page to submit your information and schedule a visit. Thanks!
GREEN MORTGAGE: Which describes you?
I have found the house I intend to buy
I have a mortgage lender already lined up but haven't found my next house yet
I am just looking at this stage
I don't yet have a mortgage lender, let me know what "green mortgage" lender options I have!
I'm interested in refinancing my current mortgage with a green mortgage
Other
How this program works is that when you buy a home, if you're pre-approved with a mortgage lender that can do a "green mortgage", when you have made an offer on a home and it is accepted, you can either (a) invite us to do an assessment of the home and get proposals to the lender to include, or (b) pre-approve an amount for energy efficiency and solar and determine the exact amount after closing"
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I already have a mortgage lender lined up and I don't want to switch
I'd like to talk to figure out which mortgage lenders offer green mortgages and be connected to them for when I buy!
I'll plan on reaching out when we get further down the road
I'm ready to schedule an energy assessment of the home! (no cost if purchasing a home with a green mortgage)
I'd just like to learn more about how green mortgages work, at this stage, so I know what to do when the time comes
Other
How to Proceed?
If you're ready to move forward, you can either call us at Green Homeowners United at (414) 604-6450 to schedule, or hit the "next" button at the bottom of the page to submit your information and schedule a visit. Thanks!
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Thank you for your support for fighting climate change at home! After hitting submit below you will be redirected to a page to schedule a 1-1 phone call with Green Homeowners United chief economist Kevin Kane, where you can go over next steps such as scheduling a visit, answer questions and go over in more detail how the project works!
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Address (Please provide if you have a home in mind to upgrade, if appropriate, so we can come to the call with information on the property)
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For attic or basement insulation, one of our experts will need to visit the home to take some measurements and ensure that your home can benefit from this program. Would you like to be directed to a page to schedule a house visit right away?
Yes, direct me to a page where I can schedule an in-person visit to my home to measure my attic or my basement for the grant!
No, I'd like to talk to someone first by phone to understand this program more. Direct me to a page where I can schedule a phone call with an expert at Green Homeowners United!
For attic or basement insulation, one of our experts will need to visit the home to take some measurements and ensure that your home can benefit from this program. You will be redirected to a page where you can schedule a phone call with an expert at Green Homeowners United to learn more and schedule
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