Rapids Rediscovered Grants of up to $10,000 are available when demolishing and/or building a home on lots throughout established neighborhoods in the City

WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- The Rapids Rediscovered housing investment program, created in 2019, has funding available for constructing homes; $10,000 for demolition and construction, and $5,000 for construction only. The program exists to strengthen existing neighborhoods through reinvestment.
 
Program basics:

• builder/buyer completes an application meeting the minimum program requirements (www.wirapids.org/economic-development) and submits the application along with an offer to purchase to the Community Development Department.
• The Planning Commission and City Council review the application for compliance.
• The lot is purchased by the builder/buyer.
• Builder constructs the new home, which shall be completed within 1 year.

 
To be eligible for the Grant, you must have a purchase agreement for a lot, building plans, financial commitment, and insurance in hand. Prior to the submission of an application a pre-conference is required with the Community Development Department. House design and site development requirements exist which are outlined in the full grant guidelines.
 
For more information and the application to apply, stop by the Community Development office or call 715-421-8228.