# City of La Crosse Seeks Housing Rehab Partners

The City of La Crosse, Wisconsin, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify qualified partners to administer its Housing Rehabilitation Program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant. This program focuses on preserving aging housing stock and providing safe, affordable homes for low- and moderate-income residents. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, and the contract will encompass outreach, eligibility verification, project coordination, contractor management, financial administration, and ensuring federal compliance.

- **Why this matters:** This opportunity is critical for organizations specializing in housing rehabilitation and community development to engage with a federally funded program aimed at addressing aging housing infrastructure.
- The program aligns with La Crosse’s 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan priorities, emphasizing preservation and improvement of housing built before 1980.
- Procurement professionals should note the federal funding source (HUD CDBG) and associated compliance requirements embedded in the contract scope.
- Interested contractors should prepare proposals addressing comprehensive program administration and submit by the October 21, 2026 deadline to participate in this community-focused initiative.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of La Crosse
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

### Key Quotes
> More than two-thirds of La Crosse’s housing stock was built before 1980. It is imperative to address the priorities outlined in our 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan, which identifies an aging housing stock and the preservation and improvement of existing housing as important community needs.
> — Mara Keyes, Community Development Manager

### Sources
- [City of La Crosse looking for partners to administer Housing Rehabilitation Program](https://www.weau.com/2026/09/24/city-la-crosse-looking-partners-administer-housing-rehabilitation-program) - WEAU