Building a Stronger Housing Future for the Fox Cities
Build Fox Cities Housing Alliance brings leaders together to align policy, financing and partnerships so more people can find an attainable home that fits their needs and budget.
The Housing Challenge
Wisconsin’s Fox Cities region is experiencing a housing shortage that reflects a broader national challenge, where low supply and high demand are affecting local families, employers and communities across our region.
FEWER ATTAINABLE OPTIONS
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MORE COMPETITION
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A SYSTEM THAT SHUTS PEOPLE OUT
$100K+
ANNUAL INCOME NEEDED TO AFFORD MEDIAN-PRICED HOME
Source: Local Fox Cities Data
3.7M
NATIONAL HOUSING
UNIT SHORTAGE
Source: Freddie Mac, 2024
72%
STARTER HOME PRICE INCREASE SINCE 2019
Source: Local Fox Cities Data
40 y.o.
MEDIAN AGE FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS, AN ALL-TIME HIGH
Source: National Association
of Realtors, 2025
WHAT WE DO
Our Strategic Priorities
Build Fox Cities Housing Alliance is a regional partnership focused on addressing housing shortages in the Fox Cities by aligning policy, financing and community action. Our work centers on three strategic priorities:
PRIORITY 01
Improving the Regulatory Environment
Make it easier and more predictable to build housing by working with municipalities on zoning, land use and development processes.
PRIORITY 02
Expanding
Financing and Investment
Unlock funding tools and explore pathways — including shared equity models and impact investment — that support more housing options.
PRIORITY 03
Strengthening Community Understanding
Build awareness and support for practical housing solutions through clear information, community conversations and local housing champions.
HOW WE WORK
Connecting the people and priorities that move housing forward.
Build Fox Cities aligns allies, tracks progress using data and supports action teams focused on key barriers. We make it easier for the housing industry to deliver more attainable housing options and meet the needs of the residents in the Fox Cities.
OUR INITIATIVES
Explore how we’re advancing solutions.
REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Local Development Processes
FINANCING & INVESTMENT
Shared Equity Homeownership Model
COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING
Housing Policy Agenda
See how you can support this work.
OUR ALLIES
Build Fox Cities works with organizations including local governments, developers, employers, nonprofits and financial institutions.
A growing network of leaders working together to strengthen housing.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Housing Events
Join our partners and help move solutions forward.
JUNE 24
JULY 29-30
OCT 1-4
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Learn how you can help address the housing crisis in the Fox Cities. Whether you are a policymaker, developer, business leader or community partner there's a meaningful role for you in this work.
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