Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund | Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
Call or visit the website (click on the housing assistance tab) for information
Fees
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Service area
Winneshiek County, IA
Howard County, IA
Fayette County, IA
Clayton County, IA
Allamakee County, IA
Description
Assists individuals, community organizations, non-profit and for-profit developers in rehabilitation, repair, and creation of projects that improve the condition of, or contribute to the development of both rental and owner occupied affordable housing in the four county region. Additional assistance will be available for first-time homebuyers for down payment, closing costs and, if necessary, rehabilitation in conjunction with home purchase. Priority will be given to projects addressing repair and rehab issues in aging housing that benefit low income level residents. (i.e. plumbing, electrical, roofing, structural, energy efficiency, lead paint issues and handicap accessibility). The Board will consider both owner-occupied and rental properties, with loan details varying depending on the applicant’s situation, as detailed in the program guidelines.
Providing organization
Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
Provides Section 8 housing vouchers and manages two public housing apartment buildings.