Iowa Housing Recovery

Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are gathering resources and information that may be of use to our partners across the state.

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The Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention (EFP) Program The COVID-19 EFP Program will provide short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners. More Information & Apply Here

Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program This program will provide eligible households up to $2,000 for utility debt relief. More Information & Apply Here

Derecho Storm Relief

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® is offering relief, including assistance with mortgage payments and rental costs of up to $1,000, for eligible individuals affected by the Derecho on August 10, 2020.

Learn More Here

Step Up, Mask Up

Gov. Reynolds recently launched a social media campaign to encourage Iowans to “Step Up, Mask Up” and help slow the spread of COVID-19. To help raise awareness, consider posting a photo of yourself wearing a mask on your personal social networks and use the hashtag #StepUpMaskUpIA.

Iowa Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV)

The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded the first round of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Cares Act funds. The ESG program is a homeless assistance program with eligible activities including Street Outreach, Shelter, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing. The supplemental funding was made available through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Approximately $9 million was awarded in the first round.

Iowa ESG-CV2 Plan Summary for Substantial Amendment

Iowa ESG-CV First Round Awards

Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been provided under the recent Cares Act passed by Congress and the deadline for individuals to apply has been extended to June 30, 2020. Iowa families finding it difficult to pay their utility bills due to COVID-19 can apply for the Energy Assistance program at their local community action agency.

More Information Here

Governor Reynolds announced the launch of TestIowa.com, a new initiative with the goal to dramatically increase the rate of COVID-19 testing which will help stem the spread and get us back to normal as quickly as possible.

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