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If you are without housing, if you cannot pay your rent, or if you have received an eviction notice, these organizations may be able to assist you

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Johnson County General Assistance
Rent, utilities assistance
319-356-6090

https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/social-services/general-assistance-program

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CommUnity Financial Support Program (formerly Basic Needs)
Housing and utilities assistance
319-351-0128

https://builtbycommunity.org/financialsupport/

 

HACAP Energy Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and emergency response funds for utilities
319-337-5765
www.hacap.org/energy

Shelter House
Shelter, eviction prevention, housing stability
319-351-0326
www.shelterhouseiowa.org

Iowa Legal Aid
Legal help with housing, including eviction
319-351-6570
iowalegalaid.org

Emergency Housing

Where can I go if I need emergency shelter?

Homeownership Resources

Where can I learn about homeownership?

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I want to own my own home

 

I can't afford a down payment on a home, what do I do?

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Where can I get help with repairs and/or weatherization for my home?

Rental Resources

Where can I find an affordable place to rent?

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I cannot afford any rental units, what do I do?

  • Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), commonly known as Section 8​

    • Families with an HCV voucher choose and lease safe, decent and affordable privately owned rental housing - Apply​ here

  • Iowa Finance Authority Aftercare Rent Subsidy Program

    • ​For youth aging out of foster care​​

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I need help getting enough for a security deposit, where do I go?

Manufactured Home Resources

I live in a manufactured home and it is in need of repairs, who can help me?

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I live in a manufactured home community and I want to advocate for myself and my neighbors

If you have other housing-related questions, you may find resources below

I need furniture for my home, but I can't afford it right now

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I am returning from incarceration and am having trouble finding a place to live

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I have HIV/AIDS and am having trouble finding a place to live

 

I can't afford to pay my bills right now

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I need food in my home

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I am an older adult and I want to continue living in my home

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​I am looking for accessible and affordable housing

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I am looking for affordable senior living

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I need help with language translation/interpretation

Not finding what you're looking for here?

Browse the Johnson County Resource Directory

  • Current resource directories include: Abuse Prevention & Services, Child Care Services, Clothing, Crisis Services, Disability Services, Employment-Education Services, Family & Youth Services, Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Health & Dental Services, Housing, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Legal Assistance, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Older Adults, Transportation and Veterans Services

 

Make an appointment with a Navigation Specialist through Johnson County Social Services

  • Call 319-356-6090 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

    • Assist individuals and/or caregivers by providing information, referrals, aid in accessing supportive services and care coordination.

    • Provide advocacy, support and short-term coordination of services for individuals and families.

    • Provide follow up to ensure consumer accessed needed services.

    • Provide application and paperwork assistance for social services programs.

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Call 2-1-1 (United Way of Central Iowa) 

  • Call/Text Hours: Monday – Sunday 24/7

    • Direct: 2-1-1 or 515-246-6555

    • Toll Free: 2-1-1 or 800-244-7431

    • ​Text: Text your zip code to 898211

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