05 Nov 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $5.7 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year.

“Iowa’s greatest housing needs include support for individuals with the lowest incomes who are at risk of homelessness,” said Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham.

24 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Invests $1.3 Million to Prevent Homelessness Statewide

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 24, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently awarded more than $1.3 million to bolster homelessness-prevention efforts in every Iowa county. Funding comes through the new Iowa Homelessness Prevention Fund (IHPF) and will help hundreds of Iowans at-risk of homelessness.

15 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2026 Preferred Homeownership Lenders and Realtor®

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has designated sixteen lenders and one Realtor® as its 2026 Preferred Partners. These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa home-buyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s mortgage, down-payment, and closing-cost assistance programs.

13 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa REALTORS® Support Homeownership through Innovation

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa REALTORS® (IR) have announced the winners of the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition: Central Iowa Community Land Trust, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, and Residential Mortgage Network.

10 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $200,000 to Innovative Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Efforts

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced Friends of the Family and Iowa Legal Aid as winners of its second annual Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition. The event took place at the HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids last week, awarding a total of nearly $200,000 to groundbreaking initiatives that otherwise may not have been possible.

09 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Names Spin Lofts Concept in Council Bluffs Winner of Housing Innovation Competition, Paving Way for Development

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 9, 2025) — A panel of industry judges recently selected the proposed Council Bluffs housing development Spin Lofts as the winner of the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA)’s third annual Innovation in Housing Pitch Competition, held at the HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids last week. Led by Iowa-based developer Arch Icon, the project will now advance in the Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside application process.

05 Sep 2025

2025 HousingIowa Awards Celebrate Iowa’s Housing Innovation and Leadership

By Ashley Jared

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 5, 2025) – The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently honored exceptional housing initiatives and leaders through the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids. These awards recognize programs, projects and professionals who are setting the standard for innovation and leadership in advancing housing opportunities for Iowans.

05 Aug 2025

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Announce 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the newly-designated 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities: Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Sioux Center, Urbandale, and Waukon.

20 Jun 2025

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa REALTORS® Celebrate Homeownership Month with Two Statewide Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2025) — In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa REALTORS® have announced two statewide initiatives, one for future homeowners and another for industry professionals, to elevate the importance of home-ownership across Iowa.

06 Feb 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $150,000 to Support Two Homeless-Services Agencies in Disaster-Impacted Areas

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently awarded a total of more than $150,000 to support the homelessness-assistance efforts of two agencies serving Iowa counties most impacted by last year’s severe storms and tornados that occurred in April and May.

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