DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has received a national award from the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) for its home-ownership marketing, which uses real Iowa home-buyer stories to inspire prospective buyers and connect them with lenders and resources. The award was announced at NCSHA’s Annual Conference in Detroit in the Communications: Integrated Campaign category.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced Merle Hay Plaza and Apartments, proposed by Gratus Development, as the winner of the 2026 Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside Competition. The project will transform underutilized space at Merle Hay Mall into affordable housing for seniors, creating new opportunities for seniors to age in place with convenient access to everyday services and amenities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2026) — The 2026 HousingIowa Conference will bring together housing and community leaders September 9–10 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines for timely discussions on the issues shaping housing in Iowa and across the country.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded more than $1.1 million in annual federal Housing Tax Credits and $500,000 in State HOME funds to support the redevelopment of the former Lincoln Elementary School in Fort Madison into thirty affordable rental homes for seniors. The tax credit award is expected to generate more than $8.7 million in private equity.