Chequamegon Bay Regional Housing Coalition

02/18/2026

CheqBUILT is poised for some big things in 2026, and this is your chance to be a part of it! If you care about housing affordability and helping your neighbors become homeowners, apply today!

We’re Hiring!

📣CheqBUILT is looking for a full-time Executive Director to help lead our next chapter and expand permanently affordable homeownership in the Cheq Bay region!

If you’re passionate about housing, community impact, and building strong systems, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply: www.cheqbuilt.org/hiring

Join our team. Let’s build something that lasts!

01/29/2026

The first residents have moved into Aurora Place, Washburn’s 40-unit affordable housing development that drew interest from more than 200 households desperate for quality rental options in the region.

01/07/2026

📣 Calling all artists! Cinnaire Solutions is requesting proposals from experienced artists for an exterior mural at Aurora Place, the new housing development located in City of Washburn, WI. Proposals are due February 6th and more information can be found in the RFP (link in the comments).

12/12/2025

The first residents will move in to Aurora Place on MONDAY! Nicole from Cinnaire, Bayfield County Government's partner on this development in the City of Washburn, was kind enough to give us a tour! Check it out!

12/12/2025

The first new residents of Aurora Place in the City of Washburn, WI will be moving in on Monday! 📦🏠Nicole from Cinnaire was kind enough to show us around - and you can join us for a three-minute video tour!

11/19/2025

ICYMI: Cinnaire Solutions, the developer for Aurora Place in Washburn, has launched a website with all the information you need about this new housing opportunity (leasing up now!):
👉www.auroraplacewashburn.com

Check for available units at Aurora Place in Washburn, WI. View floor plans, photos, and community amenities. Make Aurora Place your new home.

10/23/2025

📣🏘🏡 Spread the word! This unique Bayfield County Land for Housing opportunity closes on Monday, October 27. If you're a builder or developer willing to build a minimum of four housing units within three years, you can get the land for free! Details are available here: https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/documentcenter/view/19331

08/25/2025

NOW HIRING! Bayfield County's Housing Navigator position is a great part-time opportunity for a local housing advocate to help improve housing stock in the area and connect neighbors with vital housing resources! 🏠🛠

If you're interested, apply with Bayfield County before August 31:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bayfieldco/jobs/4983365/housing-navigator

08/05/2025

You can't believe everything you read on the internet! Bayfield County Zoning would like to address some of the most common misconceptions:

06/13/2025

Join us on Tuesday, June 24 at 11 AM for an insightful webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Office of Rural Prosperity, highlighting recent success stories in rural housing projects.

This session will showcase three case studies of housing development in rural communities, illustrating innovative solutions and successful collaborations, including one with Cornucopia Senior Housing, Extension Bayfield County, and the Housing Authorities for City of Washburn & Bayfield County. Learn about the critical role of community engagement and gain insights into the diverse strategies used to advance these projects.

Register here: dd542b4d-5822-4d7f-a634-6f566e31f399@a4d0c603-9c7f-4293-b89c-a08c1a8eb571" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dd542b4d-5822-4d7f-a634-6f566e31f399@a4d0c603-9c7f-4293-b89c-a08c1a8eb571

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05/28/2025

Tomorrow's the big day! On Thursday, May 29 at 3 p.m., we're gathering to celebrate the groundbreaking at Aurora Place, a brand new 40-unit affordable housing development in the City of Washburn.

We'll be joined by our friends and partners from Cinnaire, Borton Construction, Inc., the City of Washburn, WI, Bayfield County Government, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), CheqBUILT, and there will be cake! See you there!

05/01/2025

It's finally time! The long-awaited 40-unit housing development in Washburn, Aurora Place, has broken ground and we're inviting you to join us for a Groundbreaking Celebration! Save the date for Thursday, May 29th and stay tuned for details to come!