Iowa Finance Authority

IFA Board of Directors today awarded more than $11 million in 4% federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 781 affordable rental homes across five projects in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City. Read more bit.ly/3MjGDmj

IFA is proud to support all veterans and military members, and today and every day, we honor those who have served our country. The Iowa Finance Authority office will be closed for Veterans Day, November 11.

IFA recently approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives. Read the full release here: bit.ly/47x22iM #housingforall #housingiowa #housing #homelessnessawareness

The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) annual conference is happening this week! The Iowa Finance Authority team is proud to participate in this impactful even to connect, collaborate and explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing affordable housing.

Congratulations to our finalists for the Iowa Homeownership Incubator pitch competition! 📢 Register today for this can't miss pitch competition at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference: bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC25

Congratulations to our finalists for the Rental Innovation Set-Aside pitch competition! 📢 Register today for this can't miss pitch competition at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference: bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC25

Congratulations to our finalists for the Innovation in Homelessness pitch competition! 📢 Register today for this can't miss pitch competition at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference: bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC25

Kick-off the 2025 HousingIowa Conference with an evening of reconnecting with familiar faces, forging new connections and celebrating the recently designated Iowa Thriving Communities! bit.ly/4lfeM2E #HIC25

Navigate HOTMA implementation with confidence at this year's HousingIowa Conference! Join us for a session that will discuss major implications of decisions set in 2024 and how to plan to implement HOTMA for HUD in general. Register today: bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC25

Join Scott Moore as he offers a life raft to navigate dangerous waters with practical advice on how to manage accommodation and modification requests and discuss recent court decisions that have begun to give us answers to complex questions. bit.ly/4nEdxwj

Stay ahead of the curve with a federal policy update from the nation’s leading housing advocates as they share the latest developments on Capitol Hill impacting affordable housing, from tax credit legislation to appropriations and regulatory shifts. bit.ly/4nEdxwj

Discover how creative thinking and community commitment are transforming single-family development across Iowa. Join us for a session that highlights inspiring success stories from Origin Homes, Homes for Iowa and Habitat for Humanity of Iowa. bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC24

As communities grapple with housing affordability, low vacancy rates and shifting demographics, the need to rethink how we plan and provide housing has never been more pressing. Join Gregg Colburn on this thought-provoking session! bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC25

Join Scott Michael Dunn for the LIHTC and HOME Hot Topics session (on both Sept 3 & 4)! Leave this session with a clearer understanding of both federal and state-level housing policy shifts - and how to apply them in your work! Register today!! bit.ly/4nEdxwj #HIC25

Reminder: Innovation Set-Aside Pre-Applications Due by May 1, 2025 🔔 Innovation drives our efforts to transform groundbreaking ideas in housing and finance into meaningful, impactful realities. Bring your idea to life, complete your pre-application today! bit.ly/4ionEBD

Farming isn’t just a job—it’s a legacy. Jeena Hall found a program through the Iowa Finance Authority specifically designed to assist her passion for farming. Hear more of Jeena's story here! bit.ly/41HXbZu #NationalAgMonth

Happy #NationalAgDay! 🚜 We know that farming is more than just a job, it's a legacy. We're proud to assist Iowa beginning farmers in fulfilling their dreams. Learn more about our impact on farmers and how we can help you: bit.ly/42dwU6w

🔔 Just announced 🔔 The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded $100,000 in State Housing Trust Fund grants to Habitat for Humanity affiliates to support the construction of homes in Boone and Knoxville! bit.ly/3XsnSQt

The Iowa Finance Authority recently recognized CT Development as the recipient of the Excellence in Development designation for their proven dedication to excellence and participation! Read the full release here: bit.ly/3EYIYzt

We're pleased to announce our Top Iowa Lenders, Loan Originators and Realtors® for 2024! 🎉 The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2024. 🏠 bit.ly/4gK5fhQ