The small business forgivable loan programs provide financial assistance to small businesses and property owners City-wide interested in renovating their buildings and improving their operations. 

Applications are reviewed and approved by the Community Development Authority (CDA).  Please submit your completed application to economicdevelopment@wauwatosa.net 

Sign Forgivable Loan Program

This program is designed to assist businesses with the purchase and installation of a new sign.

Download the Sign Forgivable Loan Program Application

Forgivable Loan Programs for:

• Façade Improvements:  assists properties located in commercial districts with building façade improvements on the street-facing side of the building.
• Code Compliance Updates:  building improvements required to meet the current building code including projects such as accessibility modifications, fire system installation, plumbing or electrical upgrades and other code compliance updates.

Forgivable Loan Program Detail Summary

Download the Forgivable Loan Program Application

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