BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 4, 2019) — The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to provide relief for flood stricken areas of Iowa. NAR’s REALTOR Relief Foundation has awarded IAR a grant of $250,000. IAR is contributing an additional $25,000 to bring the total to $275,000.
“The floods are far-reaching in Iowa, impacting hundreds of thousands of Iowans. 59 of Iowa’s 99 counties were declared disaster areas by Governor [Kim] Reynolds. Many of our neighbors have sustained heavy losses. Iowa residents are known for helping their neighbors in need. The Iowa Association of REALTORS® is committed to assisting Iowans recover from this disaster,” stated IAR President John Goede.
Individual households impacted by the recent flooding can apply for mortgage payment-assistance or rental-cost due to displacement for up to $1,000. Click here to learn more about the application.
“We are very appreciative for the support of the National Association of REALTORS®. We look forward to helping as many Iowans as we can," said CEO Gavin Blair. "Realtors across Iowa have already begun helping their communities on a personal level and this grant will help us reach thousands more. This embodies the spirit of our REALTOR® Family — ‘That’s Who We R’”.
Widespread flooding and flash-flooding due to rain, snow-melt, and unthawed ground have impacted almost two-thirds of the state since the middle of March. Many communities were over 60% inundated with water. Farmland and local businesses have been devastated leaving families without a source of income as they face the uncertainty ahead.
