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Dane County Department of Human Services

Housing Development

Dane County is committed to creating a variety of housing options throughout our community.  Dane County uses local funds as a means to leverage additional resources from project partners to create a variety of housing units.   

Dane County Fair Chance Housing Fund (FCHF) Notice of Funding Opportunity

For more information about the Dane County Fair Chance Housing Fund (FCHF) Notice of Funding Opportunity, click here.

Red Map MarkerAHDF Funded Projects  | Yellow map Marker Under Construction Projects | Green pinCDBG/HOME Projects | Blue Map MarkerOther Projects

The map above identifies all multifamily sites Dane County has awarded funding to since 2015.  Current housing development projects include the Affordable Housing Development Fund (ADHF), Fair Chance Housing Fund (FCHF), and Farmworker Housing Initiative (preliminary stages). 

Dane County Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF)

2026 NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – COMING SOON

Dane County Fair Chance Housing Fund (FCHF)

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Dane County Fair Chance Housing Fund (FCHF) was established in 2023 with a $4 million Capital Budget to produce units for those who are justice-impacted.  The purpose of the FCHF is to encourage and expand affordable and equitable housing options for households with at least one individual who is justice-impacted, meaning a household member who has been formerly incarcerated or is currently under probation, parole, or extended supervision.  The goal of this funding is to house those who are most difficult to house which leads to decreased recidivism, increased stability, and community integration.  

Currently there remains $3,400,000 in funding for production of housing units.  Award funds may only be used to finance units specifically set aside for justice impacted tenants who are experiencing homelessness. 

Dane County Department of Human Services has issued an application for project financing.  All application materials must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. CST (noon) on July 22, 2026. 

If you have questions related to the content of the application or need assistance with the application, please contact Ashley Ballweg at Ballweg.Ashley@danecounty.gov