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HUD Iowa

portal.hud.gov

Provides information regarding homeownership and foreclosure avoidance

Iowa Finance Authority

iowafinanceauthority.gov

(515) 725-4900

Provides affordable housing and financing for Iowa residents

Iowa Home Ownership Education Project

www.ihoep.com

(515) 471-8686

Provides education regarding homeownership in Iowa

Iowa Mortgage Help

www.iowamortgagehelp.com

(877) 622-4866

Provides counseling and assistance regarding mortgage payments

Iowa Department of Human Services - Family Investment Program (FIP)

dhs.iowa.gov

1-800-972-2017

The Family Investment Program (FIP) is Iowa's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. FIP provides cash assistance to needy families as they become self-supporting so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives. 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

www.idph.state.ia.us

SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP serves as the first line of defense against hunger and provides crucial support to needy households and to those making the transition from welfare to work. Food Assistance helps low-income Iowans buy nutritious food for a healthy diet.

Cedar Rapids IowaWorks Center

www.iowaworkforce.org

(319) 365-9474

The Division of Workforce Services is responsible for the delivery of various state and federally funded employment and training services, including the Cedar Rapids Center.

Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority

www.cirhahome.org

(515) 968-1882

Provides housing for residents of Central Iowa

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

www.dmgov.org

(515) 323-8950

Provides housing to residents of the City of Des Moines

Iowa City Housing Authority

www.icgov.org

(319) 355-5400

Provides housing and education for residents of Iowa City

Des Moines IowaWorks Center

www.iowaworkforce.org

(515) 281-9619

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