WEST DES MOINES – Friday is the deadline for Iowans in southwestern Iowa to apply for $1,500 housing relief grants from Iowa REALTORS.
In partnership with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF), IAR will provide up to $1,500 in mortgage and rental payments due to displacement to individuals impacted by April 26 storms and who primarily reside in Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Ringgold, Shelby, Union and Pottawattomie counties.
"We know that there is no place like home, and these grants are meant to help our fellow Iowans as they continue to recover from devastating storms that took place in April," Gavin Blair, CEO of Iowa REALTORS® said. "We encourage residents to apply this week for relief grants."
Severe storms and 24 tornadoes wreaked havoc on many parts of Iowa on April 26. More than 300 residences and buildings were damaged during the storms, significantly impacting the housing for hundreds of Iowans.
Qualifications for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation assistance include:
Individual grants may be approved up to a limit of $1,500 per household.
Recipient must be a primary resident of the following counties: Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Ringgold, Shelby, Union, and Pottawattamie
Assistance is available to qualified applicants as one of the following options:
Monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence that was damaged during the severe storms on April 26, 2024.
Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the severe storms of April 26, 2024.
Reimbursement for hotel lodging required due to displacement from primary residence as a result of severe storms on April 26. 2024. Reimbursement only covers hotel room and tax costs.
Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $1,500 per household.
All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds. As a result, aid will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications close on Friday.
