Agency has housing assistance funds available

The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund has been awarded funds from the Iowa Finance Authority and is again accepting applications for housing rehabilitation/improvement projects. 

Applicants can be low-to-moderate income homeowners and non-profit or for–profit organizations set up to promote and create affordable housing activities.  All applicants must be from Allamakee, Clayton, Howard or Winneshiek County.  Eligible projects include rehabilitation and repair of existing housing, including, but not limited to:  roofs, windows, siding, plumbing electrical, energy efficiency, lead paint issues, and handicap accessibility.

For more information, contact Upper Explorerland RPC, at (563) 864-7551 and ask for Sarah Snitker at extension 101 or Lori Brockway at extension 106, or you can obtain an application on line at www.uerpc.org, clicking on the housing programs assistance tab.