Iowa

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors awarded more than $11.3 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 338 affordable rental homes across nine Iowa communities. The awards will support rental housing developments in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Greenfield, Ottumwa, Perry, Sioux City, Story City, Urbandale, and Washington. […]

The IFA Board of Directors approved more than $6.5 million in grants to support the development of a total of 34 rental homes and supportive services for individuals experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Davenport, Dubuque, Grinnell and Ottumwa. The funding is made available through the Federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and National Housing […]

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year.  The funding is made available through the State-funded Shelter Assistance Fund (SAF) and the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.  […]

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced Friends of the Family and Iowa Legal Aid as winners of its second annual Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition. The event took place at the Housing Iowa Conference in Cedar Rapids last week, awarding a total of nearly $200,000 to groundbreaking initiatives that otherwise may not have been possible.  […]

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced the launch of a new, unified website that combines its programs and resources in one convenient location. 

The Iowa Finance Authority announced a call for nominations for the 18th annual HousingIowa Awards.

Iowa Finance Authority Posts 2025 Housing Tax Credit Application Reminders. 

At the Iowa Finance Authority, innovation drives our efforts to turn new ideas in housing and finance into impactful realities.

The 2025 nine percent Housing Tax Credit Application is now available and is due by Feb. 19, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. CT.

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 404 affordable rental homes for Iowans.

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced a HOME-ARP application round for supportive services and nonprofit operating and capacity-building assistance. 

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) will host a preview and public discussion for the 2025 nine and four percent QAP on April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon MT. Register here to attend virtually or in-person.