Rentals & Renters
Explore programs to assist renters and rental property owners, care of the Iowa Finance Authority including loan programs, rental assistance, and more.
Rental Programs
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Community-Based Housing Revolving Loan Fund
Low-interest loans to Medicaid members enrolled in or eligible for certain Home- and Community-based waivers.
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HOME Program
Annual funding provided by HUD to advance affordable housing priorities allocated by a competitive application process.
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Home & Community-Based Services Rent Subsidy Program
Provides applicants with monthly rent assistance until they become eligible for other rent assistance programs.
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Housing Tax Credit Program
Incentivizes property owners to invest in rental housing for individuals and families with fixed or limited incomes.
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Housing - Upper Story Conversion
Assists communities in preserving existing housing opportunities with upper-story housing conversion.
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Multifamily Loan Program
Financing options to multifamily property owners & developers to help preserve or create affordable rental units.
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National Housing Trust Fund
Federal funding augmenting existing efforts to increase & preserve affordable housing for homeless/low-income families.
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Project-Based Section 8 Contract Administration
Monitoring Section 8 Project-Based properties to ensure they are providing decent, safe and sanitary housing for Iowans.
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Workforce Housing Tax Credit
Tax credits for developers to create housing in Iowa communities, especially using abandoned or rundown properties.
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Rental Program Impact
We believe all Iowans should be proud of their achievements, no matter how large or small they may seem.
34,100
affordable homes made possible through State Housing Trust Fund investments
$171.5M
in other funds being leveraged through the State Housing Trust Fund
785
affordable housing properties build across the state of Iowa
