National Housing Trust Fund Resources

• February 27, 2026: 2026 Reminder: Mandatory Webinars for 2026 HOME Funding Applicants
• February 18, 2026: 2026 HOME Program Webinar Reminder

• 2026 NHTF Application Guide (326.91 KB) .pdf

• Appendix A Tip Sheet (NHTF) (229.56 KB) .pdf
• Appendix B Links (NHTF) (215.27 KB) .pdf
• Appendix C NHTF Maximum Per Unit Subside Limit (179.59 KB) .pdf
• Appendix D Leverage Contribution Info (NHTF) (168.39 KB) .pdf
• Appendix E Underwriting Standards (NHTF) (269.94 KB) .pdf
• Appendix F CDC Social Vulnerability Index (162.46 KB) .pdf
• Appendix G Appraisal Info (NHTF) (177.55 KB) .pdf
• Appendix H Restrictions on Lobbying (NHTF) (228.11 KB) .pdf
• Appendix I Lead-Based Paint Requirements (163.49 KB) .pdf
• Appendix J Providing Audits (175.3 KB) .pdf
• Appendix K Providing Financial Statements (For Profit) (174.1 KB) .pdf
• Appendix L Long-Term Inspection Fees (NHTF) (181.12 KB) .pdf
• Appendix M ITG Rate Sheet (299.14 KB) .pdf
• Appendix N Noise Standards (260.53 KB) .pdf
• Appendix O Iowa Thriving Communities (288.26 KB) .pdf

• Exhibit NH-1 App Certification (NHTF Rental) (249.22 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-2 Assurances Signature Page (NHTF Rental) (229.47 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-3 HUD2880 Application Recipient Disclosure Form (721.92 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-4 W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID# & Certification (129.05 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-5 Minority Impact Statement (NHTF Rental) (235.26 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-6 No Lobbying Certificate (NHTF Rental) (196.89 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-7 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (203.61 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-15 Market Info (NHTF Rental) (285.53 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-22 Leverage Documentation (173.45 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-23 Noise Abatement & Control (238.23 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-24 Sellers Acknowledgement Form (NHTF Rental) (240.43 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-25 Relocation Plan (NHTF Rental) (225.46 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-26 Site & Neighborhood Standards (219.62 KB) .pdf
• NHTF Exhibit List (255.74 KB) .pdf

August 12, 2025: National Housing Trust Fund Round Opening August 15 Correction

2025 NHTF Applications Received (110.42 KB) .pdf

2025 NHTF Application Guide (578.09 KB) .pdf

2025 NHTF Application Webinar Presentation (1.53 MB) .pptx

2025 NHTF Application Webinar Recording

2025 NHTF Application Q&A (165.79 KB) .pdf

• Appendix A Tip Sheet (NHTF) (263.67 KB) .docx
• Appendix B Links (NHTF) (260.15 KB) .docx
• Appendix C NHTF Maximum Per Unit Subsidy Limit (260.21 KB) .docx
• Appendix D Leverage Contribution Info (NHTF) (261.99 KB) .docx
• Appendix E Underwriting Standards (NHTF) (264 KB) .docx
• Appendix F CDC Social Vulnerability Index (258.63 KB) .docx
• Appendix G Appraisal Info (NHTF) (259.12 KB) .docx
• Appendix H Restrictions on Lobbying (NHTF) (262.47 KB) .docx
• Appendix I Lead-Based Paint Requirements (258.77 KB) .docx
• Appendix J Providing Audits (Nonprofit (261.71 KB) .docx )
• Appendix K Providing Financial Statements (For Profit) (259.74 KB) .docx
• Appendix L Long-Term Inspection Fees (NHTF) (143.41 KB) .pdf
• Appendix M ITG Rate Sheet
• Appendix N Noise Standards (263.54 KB) .docx
• APPENDIX LIST (NHTF Rental) (260.48 KB) .docx

• Exhibit NH-1 App Certification (NHTF rental) (262.26 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-2 Assurances Signature Page (NHTF rental) (263.75 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-3 HUD2880 Applicant Recipient Disclosure Form (721.92 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-4 W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID# & Certification (129.05 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-5 Minority Impact Statement (263.8 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-6 No Lobbying Certificate (NHTF rental) (257.62 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-7 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (203.61 KB) .pdf
• Exhibit NH-15 Market Info (287.31 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-22 Leverage Documentation (261.88 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-23 Noise Abatement and Control (261.47 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-24 Sellers Acknowledgement Form (264.76 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-25 Relocation Plan (265.59 KB) .docx
• Exhibit NH-26 Site and Neighborhood Standards (263.78 KB) .docx

2025 NHTF Awards (31.21 KB) .pdf

May 14: National Housing Trust Fund Round Opening May 24 (78.28 KB) .pdf

Application

2024 NHTF Application Guide (405.8 KB) .docx

2024 Application Webinar Presentation (3.38 MB) .pptx

Please submit any questions to nationalhousingtrustfund@iowafinance.com.

2024 Q&A (337.59 KB) .pdf

Appendix A Tip Sheet (NHTF Rental) (345.84 KB) .docx

Appendix B Links (NHTF Rental) (340.39 KB) .docx

Appendix C NHTF Maximum Per Unit Subsidy Limit (340.98 KB) .docx

Appendix D Leverage Contribution Info (NHTF Rental) (341.14 KB) .docx

Appendix E Underwriting Standards (NHTF Rental) (345.21 KB) .docx

Appendix F CDC Social Vulnerability Index (1.47 MB) .docx

Appendix G Appraisal Info (NHTF Rental) (339.4 KB) .docx

Appendix H Restrictions on Lobbying (341.92 KB) .docx

Appendix I Lead-Based Paint Requirements (342.55 KB) .docx

Appendix J Providing Audits (Nonprofit) (342.31 KB) .docx

Appendix K Providing Financial Statements (For Profit) (341.38 KB) .docx

Appendix L Long-Term Inspection Fees (NHTF Rental) (340.49 KB) .docx

Appendix M ITG Rate Sheet (724.73 KB) .pdf

Appendix N Noise Standards (344.26 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-1 App Certification (NHTF Rental) (344.59 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-2 Assurances Signature Page (NHTF Rental) (344.87 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-3 HUD2880 Applicant Recipient Disclosure Form (721.92 KB) .pdf

Exhibit H-4 W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID# & Certification (129.05 KB) .pdf

Exhibit H-5 Minority Impact Statement (345.38 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-6 No Lobbying Certificate (NHTF Rental) (342.36 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-7 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (203.61 KB) .pdf

Exhibit H-15 Market Info (356.36 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-22 Leverage Documentation (343.93 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-23 Noise Abatement & Control (343.78 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-24 Sellers Acknowledgement Form (345.25 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-25 Relocation Plan (346.37 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-26 Site & Neighborhood Standards (344.76 KB) .docx

2024 NHTF Awards (91.52 KB) .pdf

Application

2023 NHTF Application Guide (401.03 KB) .docx

2023 Application Webinar Presentation (841.84 KB) .pdf

Please submit any questions to nationalhousingtrustfund@iowafinance.com.

2022 HOME Max Per Unit Subsidy (51.65 KB) .pdf

Appendix A Tip Sheet (NHTF Rental) (343.31 KB) .docx

Appendix B Links (NHTF Rental) (340.56 KB) .docx

Appendix C NHTF Maximum Per Unit Subsidy Limit (341.18 KB) .docx

Appendix D Leverage Contribution Info (NHTF Rental) (341.58 KB) .docx

Appendix E Underwriting Standards (NHTF Rental) (345.63 KB) .docx

Appendix F CDC Social Vulnerability Index (344.18 KB) .docx

Appendix G Appraisal Info (NHTF Rental) (340 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-1 App Certification (NHTF Rental) (344.59 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-2 Assurances Signature Page (NHTF Rental) (344.87 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-3 HUD2880 Applicant Recipient Disclosure Form (721.92 KB) .pdf

Exhibit H-4 W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID# & Certification (129.05 KB) .pdf

Exhibit H-5 Minority Impact Statement (345.38 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-6 No Lobbying Certificate (NHTF Rental) (342.36 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-7 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (203.61 KB) .pdf

Exhibit H-15 Market Info (356.36 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-22 Leverage Documentation (343.93 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-23 Noise Abatement & Control (343.78 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-24 Sellers Acknowledgement Form (345.25 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-25 Relocation Plan (346.37 KB) .docx

Exhibit H-26 Site & Neighborhood Standards (344.76 KB) .docx

No awards were made for 2023.

Online Application

2022 NHTF Application Guide (1.87 MB) .pdf

Application Webinar Presentation (677.81 KB) .pdf

Please contact nationalhousingtrustfund@iowafinance.com with questions.

Q & A 6.20.22 (23.3 KB) .docx

2022 NHTF Award (88.35 KB) .pdf

2021 NHTF Award (78.82 KB) .pdf

2020 NHTF Award (79.32 KB) .pdf

2019 NHTF Award (384.73 KB) .pdf

2018 NHTF Award (148.34 KB) .pdf

2017 NHTF Award (73.74 KB) .pdf

HUD NHTF Website

Online Income Eligibility Calculator

Laws & Regulations

NHTF Income Limits

NHTF Rent Limits

NHTF 2024 Maximum Per Unit Subsidies (518.43 KB) .pdf

Online Income Eligibility Calculator

Uniform Relocation Act Income Limits

State of Iowa HTF Allocation Plan 2024 (1.47 MB) .pdf

Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Guide (355.36 KB) .pdf

HOME Match Report with Instructions (621.7 KB) .pdf

Match Table - Eligible Forms, Calculations, Date of Contribution (382.84 KB) .pdf

NHTF Section 3 Policy Guide (324.35 KB) .pdf

Section 3 Report NHTF (32.28 KB) .docx

ACH Transfer Authorization (1.44 MB) .doc

Draw Request Form (297 KB) .xls

Rental Completion Form (60.42 KB) .docx

Construction Flow Chart (16.98 KB) .xlsx

Iowa Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards (223.8 KB) .docx

NHTF Section 3 Policy Guide (324.35 KB) .pdf

Section 3 Participants (20.52 KB) .xlsx

Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968

Frequently Asked Questions (1.69 MB) .pdf

Section 3 Changes (178.03 KB) .pdf

IFA Section 3 Presentation March 2023 (941.99 KB) .pdf

Section 3 Labor Hours Worksheet (204.01 KB) .xlsx

Section 3 Sample Employment Notice (235.8 KB) .pdf

Section 3 Worker Certification Form - English (192.05 KB) .pdf

Formulario de Autocertificación de Trabajadores de la Sección 3 (203.31 KB) .pdf