affordable housing
Johnson County cities kick off campaign for 1% local option sales tax
The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City teamed up on Tuesday as part of a campaign effort advocating for a 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The tax will be on the Nov. 4 city and school election…
Iowa Finance Authority awards $9.5M in tax credits for affordable housing projects
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors on Wednesday awarded more than $9.5 million…
Development proposals for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City narrowed to two after developer merger
Development proposals for a prime downtown Iowa City property have been narrowed to two after…
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County opens applications for $2.9 million in funds
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) has announced a new round of $2,900,000…
Iowa City seeks input on community housing needs
As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, Iowa City is requesting public input on…
Iowa City receives $3.75 million PRO Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The city of Iowa City has been selected as one of 21 communities to receive…
Coralville sells city property to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for $25,000
Last week, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) finalized a real estate deal with the…
Leaders laud The Heights as cooperative effort to address affordable housing shortage
Addressing the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in the Cedar Rapids area requires a concerted…
Dupaco Foundation to award $250,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations
The Dupaco Foundation has announced the launch of its annual nonprofit grant program. The competitive…
Marion council advances plan for 96 new affordable housing units
The Marion City Council has approved the first step in creating an Urban Revitalization Area…
Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale
In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…
Applications now open for Cedar Rapids ROOTs affordable housing program
Applications are now open for the city of Cedar Rapids’ Redeveloping Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs)…
Plans for affordable housing project at former MAC site resurface
A developer is reviving plans for an affordable housing complex on the former site of…
Cedar Rapids council picks HACAP to own, operate The Heights
The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) will own and operate The Heights affordable housing…
CR Brickstone grand opening celebrates city’s latest affordable housing option
Debi Durham took the opportunity to reference Greek mythology Thursday, Nov. 16 as developers gathered…
Cedar Rapids launching search for nonprofit to own, manage affordable housing complex
Cedar Rapids City Council members say their approval Tuesday, Oct. 10 of a resolution requesting…