General Information The provision of services to clients in a natural or supportive service setting for the purpose of enabling persons to obtain safe, healthful, and affordable housing. Services may include, but are not limited to: advocacy and referral to the Florence County Housing Office. Includes working with landlords and others to upgrade substandard housing, improving safety, preventing/reducing health hazards, and referring to existing resources for housing repairs. For those who are eligible, home modifications and improvements can sometimes be made with Community Options Program dollars if no other source is available. USDA Rural Development  Does your home need repairs? Would you like to purchase a home? USDA Rural Development has funding available to purchase and repair homes in eligible rural communities. Interest rates range between 1-3.75%. Grants for repairs are also available to income eligible households over the age of 62. For more information,contact USDA Rural Development at 715-345-7611.  Additional information is also available at www.rd.usda.gov/wi USDA Rural Development is an equal opportunity provider, lender and employer. USDA 504 Map and Program Summary              USDA Direct Loan Specialists Map and Program Summary        CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM  The Northwoods Housing Region has funds available from the state to provide individuals/ families with no interest loans for housing rehabilitation projects.  If you reside in Florence County and your household does not exceed the maximum income limits, you may be eligible.  Landlords are also eligible for rehabilitation loans used to improve housing for low to moderate income tenants.  For more information contact BG& Associates, LLC at 715-752-4620 or email at barb.gabrielson@gmail.com Program Flyer   Contact:  Laura Buckhannon - Housing Coordinator Phone: 715-528-3296 ext. 2010 Toll Free: 888-452-3296 TTY: 715-528-5023 Fax: 715-528-3341 Click here to email Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 225 Florence, WI 54121 Physical Address:  501 Lake Avenue Courthouse Lower Level Florence, WI 54121 Map Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. Other times available by appointment only.