Wisconsin Disaster Recovery Housing Program

Wisconsin Emergency Management / FEMA

Closed Disaster Relief

About This Program

State-administered federal disaster recovery assistance activated after major disaster declarations. Provides grants and loans for home repairs when insurance and FEMA assistance are insufficient. Only available following presidential disaster declarations affecting Douglas County.

Award based on unmet need after insurance and FEMA; only active during disasters

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Activated only after federal disaster declaration
  • Covers unmet needs after FEMA and insurance
  • No income requirement during disaster response
  • Assists homeowners and renters
  • Currently not active (no recent disaster declaration)

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(608) 242-3232

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Activated only after federally declared disaster

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