La Crosse County offers Neighborhood Revitalization Programs to encourage redevelopment and improve housing opportunities in mature neighborhoods with aging or deteriorating housing stock. These programs aim to bridge financial gaps and support community development through strategic property redevelopment initiatives.

The Acquisition & Demolition (A&D) Grant Program provides funding for activities that prepare properties for residential redevelopment, replacing deteriorated housing with new construction. This program is not intended for home renovation projects but focuses on redevelopment that revitalizes older neighborhoods. Nonprofit housing developers may request a reservation of grant funding while planning their projects. Applications for the current funding cycle are due by December 10, 2024, with additional cycles occurring in March, June, September, and December. For more details, interested applicants can contact Sam Bachmeier, Community Development Specialist, at sbachmeier@lacrossecounty.org or (608) 785-5792.

Applicants to the A&D Grant Program can also apply for the Solid Waste Disposal Grant, which waives disposal fees for demolition debris. This program provides additional support for redevelopment projects and requires submission alongside the A&D Grant application.

Resources, including program guidelines, toolkits for municipalities, and application forms, are available through La Crosse County. These initiatives play a vital role in revitalizing older neighborhoods and creating opportunities for modern, sustainable housing developments.