Community Development

The Community Development Division collaborates with residents, neighborhoods, and other community stakeholders to overcome barriers to opportunity in order to support a vibrant community, shared prosperity, and resident and community wellbeing.

2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The 2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) was posted February 27, 2026. Public comment is available until March 29, 2026. Please send comments to cdd@cityofmadison.com

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Community Impact Stories

Funding from the Community Development Division supports hundreds of programs from partners across the city, but this support is more than a line item on a budget. It has real-life, everyday impacts for Madisonians.

Property Tax Assistance for Seniors (65+) is available.

Check out the eligibility criteria to see if you or someone you know qualifies.

Child Care Tuition Assistance

Financial assistance is available to City of Madison residents who are ineligible for the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program and meet the City of Madison eligibility requirements.

CDD Funding Processes

CDD runs a variety of funding processes each year. Stay up to date on when they will be released!

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