Community Development

The Community Development Department focuses on next generation housing, retaining home grown talent, and community investment in Our Great Community, while also implementing the Washington County Site Redevelopment Program and Long Range and Strategic Plans.

The Community Development Department is hiring for a Community Development Planner! Community Development Planner Flyer

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Click here to apply for the Community Development Planner position.

Debora SielskiCommunity Development Director

Community Development DepartmentPublic Agency Center
Suite 2300
333 E. Washington Street
West Bend, WI 53095-2003

Phone:262-335-4445Community Development Department

Days Available:Monday - FridayHours Available:8:00am - 4:30pm

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Next Generation Housing

An Initiative working to create attainable quality housing opportunities and build diverse housing options in the County.

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Brownfields Redevelopment

The Brownfields Site Redevelopment Program is transforming contaminated and blighted sites into productive reuse.

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Heart and Homestead

Creating homeownership opportunities for people to live and work in Washington County through volunteering at Participating Agencies.

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Long-Range and Strategic Plans

Information and links to Countywide long-range plans, strategic plans and reports.

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Land Division

County approval is required for all subdivision plats creating 5 or more lots of 5 acres each or less in area within a 5 year period.

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Municipal Planning Services

Municipal Planning is included in the Shared Services Initiative.