04/01/21: Area Happenings & Accomplishments

Assistance for COVID-19 impacted renters, homeowners available

COVID-19 impacted renters and homeowners can now apply for assistance with rent and mortgage payments through two programs. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program and the Iowa Homeowner Foreclosure Prevention Program will provide critical assistance to COVID-19 impacted renters and homeowners.

The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program will provide eligible COVID-19 impacted renters with rent and/or utility assistance for a total of up to 12 months. General eligibility requirements require t...