Category: Announcements

Fayette County residents and visitors invited to take housing survey Fayette County Economic Development and Tourism (FCEDT) has partnered with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) to conduct a housing assessment to better understand the current status of housing in our area. The goal of this effort is to identify gaps and anticipate future housing needs in order to assist local stakeholders in finding solutions to current and future housing challenges. All Fayette County residents, as well as those who work in Fayette County or frequently visit, are invited to take an online housing survey. The survey does not collect any personally identifiable information, and all responses will remain anonymous. The information gathered will assist UERPC, FCEDT, and other community stakeholders in understanding Fayette County’s housing needs. The survey is…

Decorah homeowners may have a new way to pay for home improvements later this year. The City of Decorah and UERPC are partnering to apply for a Community Development Block Grant that will assist low- to moderate- income homeowners with critical home repairs. UERPC is seeking pre-applications from Decorah homeowners to determine interest in the program. Applicants must own a home in the City of Decorah and income-qualify to participate.  Pre-applications are now available by calling 563-864-7551 or by emailing nthompson@uerpc.org. Pre-applications can also be picked up at Decorah City Hall (400 Claiborne Dr.) from 9am-4pm or at UERPC’s Decorah office (325 Washington St.) from 9am-4pm.Pre-applications can be returned to UERPC's Decorah office, to Decorah City Hall or mailed to UERPC Housing (134 W Greene St, PO Box 219, Postville, IA 52162). Any interested homeowners are urged to fill out a pre-application,…

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently awarded the City of Waukon a Housing Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in an amount not to exceed $253,000 for the exterior rehabilitation of six homes within the city limits.  This program assists communities with preserving existing housing stock and creating new housing opportunities for the primary benefit of low and moderate income individuals. Eligible housing activities include: Owner occupied housing rehabilitationHomebuyer assistanceUpper story housing conversion Owner occupied rehabilitation is focused on three areas of improvement:  energy efficiency, exterior improvements and the removal of architectural barriers to allow aging in home.  The maximum award amount is $24,999 per unit plus lead hazard reduction and technical services.The Homebuyer assistance program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to low and moderate income homebuyers. The maximum award amount is $24,999 per…

Hotline to Housing Event at WU Library on 1/27 at 6pm Are you struggling to find enough money for housing repairs? Find out how you can benefit from local programs that have helped hundreds of Northeast Iowa homeowners make needed repairs to their homes. City of West Union and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) invite West Union residents to “Hotline to Housing,” a free event on Wednesday, January 27th at 6:00pm at the Heiserman Room of the West Union Public Library, 210 N. Vine Street in West Union. UERPC has decades of experience providing assistance to communities and homeowners to preserve housing stock, increase property values, bring investment into communities, and helping people make the repairs they need in order to stay in their homes. The housing department at UERPC manages the Housing…