Iowa Home Repair Pilot Program Application Now Available

Homeowners who have been impacted by COVID can apply for up to a $35,000 grant to repair their home. Eligible repairs include but are not limited to: drainage, septic, wells, electrical or plumbing systems, foundation repair, asbestos removal, HVAC repair or replacement, lead hazard reduction, mold remediation, radon mitigation, widening of doorways/hallways, installation of non-portable ramp(s) or lift(s), window replacement, siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, gutters and/or ventilation, if necessary.
The application portal will remain open for applications through January 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., subject to available funding.

Applicants must have had someone in the household experience a financial hardship after January 21, 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  This could be reduction in income or increase in living expenses due to job loss, fewer work hours, paying more in childcare, illness, or being unable to work because you had to care for a family member.

A pre-eligibility check should be done before applying.  If eligible to apply, homeowners can then submit an application online.  Both precheck and application can be found at iowafinance.com/repair. 

The online application is reviewed by a consultant to ensure all documentation is complete and verifies eligibility. When an application is eligible in Des Moines, Henry, Lee or Louisa counties, they will be referred to the SEIRPC Housing Department to oversee the repair process. SEIRPC does not determine household eligibility.