12Aug 2022 by UERPC
NEIRHTF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

NEIRHTF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Announcements, Open House
The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) is accepting applications for first time homebuyer down payment assistance and housing rehabilitation\improvement projects. Applicants must be low-moderate-income first-time homebuyers, homeowners, landlord/for-profit organizations, or non-profit organizations to promote and create affordable housing activities.  All applicants must be in one of the following counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek. Eligible projects include rehabilitation and repair of existing housing, including, but not limited to: roofs, windows, siding, plumbing, electrical, energy efficiency, lead paint issues, and handicap accessibility. For more information on the NEIRHTF or to see if there is funding in your area, please contact Lori Quam with Upper Explorerland RPC, at 563-864-7551 or by email at lquam@uerpc.org.   Application You can also obtain an application online at http://uerpc.org/housing-trust-fund.html. 
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15Mar 2021 by UERPC
March 24th Housing Summit Now Online!

March 24th Housing Summit Now Online!

Housing, Open House
The Northeast Iowa Housing Summit that was put on by UERPC and the Northeast Iowa Business Network, on Wednesday, March 24th, can now be viewed online! Please click the tab below to view an overview of the summit as well as get the recordings from both sessions. NEIA Housing Summit 2021
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18Feb 2021 by UERPC
OPEN HOUSE EVENT

OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Housing, Open House, Uncategorized
OPEN HOUSE EVENT: Housing Resource Open House on February 23rd in Decorah. Increasing access to affordable, quality housing has long been a top priority for the City of Decorah and economic development officials. UERPC has resources that can help low- to moderate-income homeowners maintain their homes. These two organizations are coming together to provide information about existing and potential future resources to address housing sustainability at a public open house for UERPC Housing resources. EVENT DETAILS: Tuesday, February 23 5:30-6:30 pm IN-PERSON: At the Decorah City Council Chambers **Masks and social distancing are required** VIRTUAL: Via Zoom Click here to access Zoom Meeting ID: 896 1755 1183 Passcode: 116378 (Zoom link can also be accessed through the city website or by emailing nthompson@uerpc.org) Any member of the public is welcome to attend, though some…
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18Feb 2021 by UERPC
OPEN HOUSE EVENT

OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Housing, Open House
OPEN HOUSE EVENT: Homes for Iowa Open House on February 25th in Oelwein OPEN HOUSE 318 7th Street SW, Oelwein Thurs, Feb. 25, 2021 4 PM – 6PM The City of Oelwein will be hosting an Open House to showcase their Homes for Iowa house at 318 7th Street SW, Oelwein, IA on February 25, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tour a home with the Homes for Iowa project. See how the homes are built. Explore how you could develop or own a Homes for Iowa home. The open house will include tours of the home and conversations with Oelwein City Officials, UERPC representatives and Homes for Iowa board members. No RSVP is required. The Homes for Iowa house made its way from Newton, IA up to Oelwein, IA in December 2020. The home traveled at…
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