Milwaukee County to Build Affordable Housing Subdivision in Oak Creek

First-of-its-kind project in a Milwaukee County suburb aims to increase housing affordability.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:54pm

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A miniature, stylized 3D digital illustration showing a cluster of modern, colorful homes arranged in an orderly grid, representing an affordable housing development.An artist's rendering of the affordable housing subdivision Milwaukee County plans to build in the suburban community of Oak Creek.Today in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County has received approval from the City of Oak Creek to build an affordable housing subdivision with up to 50 homes priced between $225,000 and $250,000. The development, located at 9050 S. Annette Place, will target homebuyers at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's office secured $7 million in federal funds for the infrastructure, and the homes will be financed through Federal HOME funds. The city will partner with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Knights Construction to involve high school students in the construction.

Why it matters

This project represents a significant step by Milwaukee County to address the growing challenge of housing affordability, particularly in suburban communities where disparities in access to homeownership opportunities often persist. By creating an affordable housing development in Oak Creek, the county is working to expand access to quality, attainable homes for low-to-moderate income families.

The details

The affordable housing subdivision will include up to 50 homes, each approximately 1,200 square feet. Eligible homebuyers must have an annual household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income, which is roughly $80,000 for a family of three. The Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services will serve as the lead developer, and the city will partner with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Knights Construction to involve high school students in the construction process.

  • Milwaukee County officials approved the development proposal in April 2026.
  • Construction is expected to begin in 2027 after a development agreement is signed with the City of Oak Creek.
  • A request for proposals for infrastructure work will be released this summer.

The players

Milwaukee County

The local government entity that is leading the development of the affordable housing subdivision in Oak Creek.

David Crowley

The Milwaukee County Executive who has made advancing affordable housing in suburban communities a priority.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

The federal senator who helped Milwaukee County secure $7 million in funding for the infrastructure of the affordable housing project.

Habitat for Humanity

A nonprofit organization that will partner with the City of Oak Creek and Milwaukee County on the construction of the affordable homes.

Knights Construction

A construction company that will work with the city and county to allow high school students to participate in building the affordable homes.

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What they’re saying

“We've been quite intentional about bringing these investments to Milwaukee County suburbs — where disparities in housing, access and homeownership opportunities continue preventing people from living in the neighborhood of their choice.”

— David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive

What’s next

A development agreement with the City of Oak Creek will be signed soon to begin construction, with plans to break ground in 2027. A request for proposals for infrastructure work will be released this summer.

The takeaway

This affordable housing subdivision in Oak Creek represents a significant effort by Milwaukee County to expand access to quality, attainable homes for low-to-moderate income families in the suburbs. By partnering with local organizations and leveraging federal funding, the county is working to address housing disparities and give more residents the opportunity to live in the neighborhood of their choice.