The Iowa Finance Authority recently launched the COVID-19 Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program, which provides short-term relief to income-eligible renters and homeowners who have experienced a documented loss of income due to COVID-19.
 
The Iowa Finance Authority will be hosting a series of webinars to review the new program and address any questions. Please register for the webinar of your choice using the links below, after registering you will receive an email confirmation containing login instructions.

COVID-19 EFP Program Overview

ELIGIBLE IOWANS

  • Current renters and homeowners that are at risk of eviction or foreclosure due to a documented COVID-19 related loss of income on or after March 17, 2020.
  • Household income at the time of application may not exceed 80% of the median family income, which varies by household size and county, a listing of income limits is available here. 
  • Has not received the $600 additional federal CARES Act stimulus unemployment benefits.
  • Additional eligibility information is available here.

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 

  • Rental assistance for up to four months, including up to two months in arrears, beginning with April 1 rent, ($3,200 maximum).
  • Includes manufactured home rent and lot rent
  • Mortgage assistance for up to four months (this can include up to two months in arrears) beginning with April 1 mortgage payment, ($3,000 maximum).

APPLICATION

Additional program details and the application are available at IowaHousingRecovery.com.