Resources For Households
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Where can I get help with repairs for my home?
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My home is not ready for the weather, what do I do?
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Where can I learn about homeownership?
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I want to own my own home
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I can't afford a down payment on a home, what do I do?
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Where can I find an affordable place to rent?
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I cannot afford any rental units, what do I do?
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I need furniture for my home, but I can't afford it right now
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I am returning from incarceration and I am having trouble finding a place to live
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I can't afford to pay my bills right now
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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
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Where can I go if I need emergency shelter?
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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 housing that is affordable
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I am looking for specified affordable senior living
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I need help with language translation/interpretation
Where can I get help with repairs for my home?
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Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Helping Hands Home Repair Program
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Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County - Home Rehab Loan Program
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City of Iowa City General Rehab and Improvement Program (GRIP) loan
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City of Iowa City Energy Efficiency Program loan
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For replacement or upgrade of heating and furnace systems, window replacement, insulating or weatherproofing projects.
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USDA - Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants for Rural Areas
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City of Iowa City Invest Health Program- Repair/replacement of items that contribute to poor indoor air quality.
- Iowa City households who have a member with a diagnosed lung disorder such as asthma or COPD are eligible for the program.
My home is not ready for the weather, what do I do?
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City of Iowa City Energy Efficiency Program loan
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For replacement or upgrade of heating and furnace systems, window replacement, insulating or weatherproofing projects.
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Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - weatherization and utility costs
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Green Iowa AmeriCorps - Home Energy Performance Audit and Weatherization
Where can I learn about homeownership?
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Habitat for Humanity - Financial Literacy and Homeowner Education
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Contact Gabe Martin at 319-519-6124 or gabe@iowavalleyhabitat.org
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Horizons Homebuyer Education and Financial Counseling
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Includes foreclosure prevention and credit counseling
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Proteus - Housing education for migrant workers
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Ruhl & Ruhl - First time home buyer classes for immigrant communities
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Arabic, French, Spanish
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319-351-7845
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I want to own my own home
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Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program
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USDA - Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans for Rural Areas
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Iowa Finance Authority - Affordable Mortgage Programs
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Residential Mortgage Network - VA Home Loans, First Time Home Buyers, Conventional Loans, FHA Loans
I can't afford a down payment on a home, what do I do?
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Iowa Finance Authority Down Payment Assistance
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Military Homeownership Assistance Program
Where can I find an affordable place to rent?
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Affordable family housing (Units subsidized with Federal, State or Local government funding)
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Peninsula Apartments (contact Pat MacKay at or 319-887-6069)
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Public Housing list - includes subsidized affordable and low-income apartment properties
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Iowa Housing Search - Rental Locator
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City of Iowa City Public Housing Program
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The Housing Fellowship - permanent affordable rental housing
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River City Housing Collective - a nonprofit cooperative dedicated to providing quality, affordable housing to the Iowa City area.
I cannot afford any rental units, what do I do?
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City of Iowa City Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV)
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Families with an HCV voucher choose and lease safe, decent and affordable privately owned rental housing - Apply here
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Iowa Finance Authority - Home and Community Based Services Rent Subsidy Program
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Iowa Finance Authority - Aftercare Rent Subsidy Program
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For youth aging out of foster care
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I need furniture for my home, but I can't afford it right now
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Houses into Homes - Provides beds and furniture at the recommendation of social services agencies
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Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore - anything from paint and nails to cabinets, appliances, and furniture all at affordable prices
I am returning from incarceration and I am having trouble finding a place to live
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InsideOut Reentry - Assistance with housing searches and applications, accessing credit reports, referrals to housing assistance programs
I can't afford to pay my bills right now
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CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank - Rent and Utility assistance
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Johnson County General Assistance - Short term monetary help
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Johnson County Veterans Affairs - financial assistance
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Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - Energy Assistance Programs
I live in a manufactured home and it is in need of repairs, who can help me?
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City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation
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Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Helping Hands Home Repair Program
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Will consider exterior work such as porch replacement and ramp construction
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Will consider limited interior work such as furnace repair/replacement
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Reach out for further information
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Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County - Home Rehab Loan Program
I live in a manufactured home community and I want to advocate for myself and my neighbors
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ManufacturedHousing Action - Advocacy group
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Resident Owned Communities - ROC USA® helps resident groups in for-sale communities come together and purchase their neighborhoods.
Where can I go if I need emergency shelter?
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Domestic Violence Intervention Program
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24-hour hotline 1-800-373-1043
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Hawkeye Area Community Action Program - Homelessness, veteran support
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Iowa City Catholic Worker - short-term transitional housing
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Shelter house - emergency shelter
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Four Oaks Iowa City - shelter program for youth in crisis
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HIV-specific financial programs such as Ryan White funds, including Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
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I am an older adult and I want to continue living in my home
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Johnson County Visiting Nurse Association - 319-337-9686
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In-home consultation regarding fall risks and recommendations for increasing safety at home. There is no charge to Johnson county residents.
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Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Helping Hands Home Repair Program
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Change light bulbs, replace furnace filters, and change smoke detector batteries
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Changes that allow for continued independence such as accessibility ramps, grab bars, and bathroom modifications
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Aging Services - Minor home repairs, lawn mowing, snow removal, seasonal yard care, home adaptations (wheelchair ramps, grab bars, handrails, etc.)
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Systems Unlimited - Supported living
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City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation
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USDA - Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants for Rural Areas
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Access 2 Independence - Independent Living Skills Training
I am looking for accessible housing that is affordable
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Systems Unlimited - Community living services
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Solon Community Housing (accepts Housing Choice Vouchers)
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319-465-6171 1763 Racine Ave NE Solon IA 52333
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East Side Village
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319-629-4689 401 E Linn, Lone Tree, IA 52755
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Peninsula Apartments
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(contact Pat MacKay at or 319-887-6069)
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Chatham Oaks - Residential Care Facility
I am looking for specified affordable senior living
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Johnson County Livable Community - Information for Successful Aging
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Ecumenical Towers
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Keyway Property Management
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Citizen Building
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Regency Heights Apartments
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Solon Community Housing (accepts Housing Choice Vouchers)
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319-465-6171 1763 Racine Ave NE Solon IA 52333
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East Side Village
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319-629-4689 401 E Linn, Lone Tree, IA 52755
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Peninsula Apartments
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(contact Pat MacKay at or 319-887-6069)
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I need help with language translation/interpretation
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The Iowa International Center (IIC) offers a free 24/7 Housing Interpretation Hotline

