affordable housing

Havenpark Communities to increase rent on Johnson County manufactured home parks despite calls for rent moratorium
Residents of Utah-based Havenpark Communities’ manufactured home parks in Johnson County say despite a plea for a two-year moratorium on lot rent while the company addresses neglected maintenance, Havenpark plans to implement an increase effective this December. “Since 2019, when…
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…

Transformation of former Colonial building to affordable housing well under way
Work is progressing as scheduled on transforming the former Colonial building in downtown Cedar Rapids…

Student builders begin affordable housing project in Iowa City’s historic northside neighborhood
An affordable housing project in Iowa City’s historic northside neighborhood is underway, thanks to the…

Iowa City considers modifying ADU requirements
The city of Iowa City is proposing several changes to its current zoning codes in…

Iowa Finance Authority awards $15 million to affordable rental housing
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $15 million in federal…

Johnson County offers $1.75 million for affordable housing
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is offering $1,750,000 to support the development and/or…

CR nonprofits host Homeowner Resources Workshop
Cedar Rapids residents will learn the basics of home buying and discover resources for down…

Affordable Housing Network sells Geneva Tower, Hawthorne Hills properties
Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI) has announced the sale of two of its Cedar Rapids…

Housing Trust Fund offers $1.2 million for affordable housing
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is offering $1.2 million in funding to support…

Havenpark Communities expands West Branch Village
Havenpark Communities, operator and developer of manufactured home communities around the country, expanded its West…

Principal releases $600 million sustainability bond report
A five-year, $600 million funding agreement-backed note (FABN) issued through Principal Life Global Funding is…

New affordable housing project proposed in Cedar Rapids
A new 44-unit affordable housing project could be on the horizon on the fringes of…

‘Gather Iowa’ plan in Coralville passes after affordability pledge
A rezoning and establishment of a master plan for a proposal called Gather Iowa, also…

IC Council approves Student Built House, Monument Hills plans
The Housing Fellowship will receive $75,400 in Iowa City grant funds and the land at…






