Homeless & Crisis Assistance
Boswell Announces $4.8 million in Emergency Funding to Iowa for Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families
January 25, 2010 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed $4,847,522 to Iowa for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which helps families pay for home heating, cooling, and other energy costs
Boswell announces more than $2.74 million for homeless assistance programs in Iowa’s 3rd District
December 28, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - December 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $2,745,287 in Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance (CoC) awards for Iowa’s 3rd District.
Iowa Finance Authority Awards $200,000 from State Housing Trust Fund
December 10, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Des Moines, IA - December 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved a total of $200,000 in grants to four entities to support affordable housing and homeownership preservation from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based Program. The program provides financing for the development of affordable single-family and multifamily housing units.
Iowa Delegation Urges Disaster Relief Reform
October 15, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Members of the Iowa Delegation urge disaster relief reform in a joint letter to Chairman John Olver of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD). The letter supports an amendment that will allow disaster stricken communities greater access and use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster relief funds. The amendment, introduced by Senator Landrieu (D-LA) and co-sponsored by Senator Grassley and Senator Harkin, was added to the THUD Appropriations bill in the Senate, and would allow states and communities that received CDBG disaster funding to use that funding as a local match, share, or contribution toward federal projects.
Boswell Votes to Allocate More than $29 Million to Iowa in Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act
October 2, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - October 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell voted to secure $29,509,000 to fund flood prevention and management projects in Iowa when the House passed the Energy and Water Development Appropriations conference report.
LATHAM ANNOUNCES VA GRANT FOR IOWA VETERANS HOME
April 29, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Iowa Congressman Tom Latham is pleased to announce that the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown will receive more than $29 million in federal funds for a building replacement project.
Preston Accepts $72 Million Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan
December 22, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD long-term disaster funding to Iowa now tops $281 million
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today accepted a nearly $72 million disaster plan from the State of Iowa to recover from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this year. Iowa intends to use the funding provided through HUD’s Community Development Block […]
Preston accepts $85 million Iowa disaster recovery plan
September 24, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD funding to support housing, small business, and infrastructure programs
WASHINGTON - September 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today accepted an $85 million disaster plan from the State of Iowa to recover from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this year.
Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa
June 24, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it will waive certain limitations for the low-income housing tax credit in Indiana and Iowa so that owners of facilities in these states can provide housing to victims of recent storms and flooding.
