WHEDA Applauds Governor's Signing of Bipartisan Housing Legislation

WHEDA CEO and Executive Director, Elmer Moore, Jr.’s Statement on Governor’s Signing of Bipartisan Housing Legislation

 MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers today signed five bipartisan bills to address the need for more affordable housing options in Wisconsin, which has been a priority for him and his administration. 

Assembly Bills 264-268 provide for a variety of affordable housing development and rehabilitation, four of which are designated to be administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

WHEDA CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore, Jr. released the following statement in celebration of the legislation:

"This affirms our position that affordable housing truly is a bipartisan concern because we’re in a crisis. Housing is a core human need and the people across the state of Wisconsin deserve to be considered and to have the housing resources they need to thrive. 

I’m so proud of Gov. Evers for signing these bills into law and the WHEDA team for using their talent and time in making a strong plea to our legislators that action is necessary.”

Read the Governor’s news release here.

ABOUT WHEDA

For 50 years, WHEDA has worked to provide low-cost financing for housing and small business development in Wisconsin. Since 1972, WHEDA has financed more than 87,300 affordable rental units, helped more than 138,300 families purchase a home, and provided more than 29,200 small business and agricultural loan guarantees. WHEDA is a self-supporting public corporation that receives no tax dollars for its operations. For more information on WHEDA programs visit wheda.com or call 800-334-6873.