Iowa payment assistance
We know some of our customers faced financial hardships due to COVID-19. If you’re struggling to pay your bill, we've provided resources below to help.
Federal funds available
Iowa rent and utility assistance program
General eligibility requirements require that applicants:
- Be current renters earning no more than 80% of their county’s area median income
- Have experienced a documented financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability which may include a past due utility or rent notice or eviction notice
Assistance available:
- Rent assistance for past due and future payments
- Utility payments owed at time of application (no future payments)
Approved funds will be paid directly to landlords and utility service providers.
Local support agencies
Organization | Website | Phone |
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New Opportunities Inc. | www.newoppinc.org | 712-792-9266 |
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | www.hacap.org/ | 712-792-9266 |
Matura Action Corp. | www.maturacommunityaction.com | 641-782-8431 |
Mid-Iowa Community Action | www.micaonline.org | 641-752-7162 |
North Iowa Community Action Organization | www.nicao-online.org | 641-423-8993 |
Northeast Iowa Community Action Agency | www.neicac.org/ | 563-382-8436 |
IMPACT Community Action Program | www.impactcap.org | 515-274-1334 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. | www.udmo.com | 712-859-3885 |
West Central Community Action Agency | www.westcentralca.com/ | 712-755-5135 |