Wisconsin housing shortage prompts state remedies plan
A Wisconsin legislative subcommittee warns of a critical shelter shortage and urges state intervention. The draft report outlines expanded homestead tax relief, eligibility age removal, broader income access, a state appeals board over local zoning, a uniform building code for one and two family homes, and a statewide housing loan program. It cites nine hearings and 75 hours of testimony and notes no single solution, urging strong state commitment to overcome red tape and outdated regulations.