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.
For more information about the Dane County Fair Chance Housing Fund (FCHF) Notice of Funding Opportunity, click here.
AHDF Funded Projects | 
Under Construction Projects | 
CDBG/HOME Projects | 
Other 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).
2026 NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – COMING SOON
The Dane County Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) was established in 2015. The purpose of the AHDF is to encourage the development of affordable housing throughout Dane County by using the fund as a means to leverage additional resources from project partners. Since its inception in 2015, the AHDF has awarded over $55 million dollars to more than 55 projects, and supported the creation of 2,922 affordable units in Dane County. Dane County’s Regional Housing Strategy (RHS) prioritizes increasing the number of units affordable to low income and moderate-income households. The RHS establishes a goal of producing 1,765 new affordable rental housing units annually to address the affordable housing shortage
The 2025 Dane County Capital Budget includes $20 million in the Affordable Housing Development Fund. Dane County Department of Human Services has issued an application for project financing. All application materials must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. CDT (noon) on August 6, 2025. Addendum to the Guidelines and Application published 7/14/25.
If you have questions related to the content of the application, or need assistance with the application, please contact Jenna Wuthrich at: Wuthrich.Jenna@danecounty.gov
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.
This round of funding will specifically be prioritizing residents of Dane County who have justice involvement and are also experiencing homelessness.
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
