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Approval to Sell Two Vacant City-Owned Lots

Original title: Resolution approving the submission by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee to the Department of Housing and Urban Development of a disposition application for the sale of vacant land at 2856 North 34th Street and 3125 North 26th Street at Fair Market Value

May 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the transfer of two specific city-owned vacant lots to private ownership, pending federal approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

The agency is tasked with filing the application and managing the sale process.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

The federal agency must review and approve the disposition application for the land.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Milwaukee Housing Authority has received approval to submit an application to the federal government to sell two vacant city-owned properties. The sale of these lots at 2856 North 34th Street and 3125 North 26th Street must be conducted at .

Key Facts

  • The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is authorized to submit a disposition application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
  • The application concerns the sale of two specific vacant land parcels.
  • The properties are located at 2856 North 34th Street and 3125 North 26th Street.
  • The sale of these properties must be conducted at fair market value.
  • The resolution (File R13770) has officially passed.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 15, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these properties being sold immediately?
No, this resolution authorizes the Housing Authority to submit an application to the federal government (HUD) to request permission to sell the land.
How much will the properties be sold for?
The resolution mandates that the properties must be sold at .

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the transfer of two specific city-owned vacant lots to private ownership, pending federal approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Standardized Property Disposal

The resolution explicitly mandates fair market value, ensuring the city does not divest assets below market rates.

Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

Connected Entities

location3125 North 26th Street“One of the two vacant lots designated for sale.”Map →
organizationHousing Authority of the City of Milwaukee“The agency responsible for managing and disposing of the properties.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development“The federal agency that must approve the disposition application.”Map →
location2856 North 34th Street“One of the two vacant lots designated for sale.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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