The Neighborhood Associations

There are presently 33 neighborhood associations in Iowa City of varying levels of activity. Many neighborhood associations hold regular meetings or activities while others are available when involvement in issues is necessary.

View the Listing of Neighborhood Associations and Contacts

The Neighborhood Council of Iowa City, a collaboration of neighborhood associations, is also staffed by the Neighborhood Services Coordinator. The Neighborhood Council works as one unit in an effort to address common issues or concerns of all neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Council also oversees and implements the Program for Improving Neighborhoods (PIN) grant program. The grant program, providing $15,000 per year, is available to neighborhood associations to make improvements in their neighborhood. Maximum grant amount is $5,000 and the application process occurs in the spring of every year with funds available July 1. Contact Marcia Bollinger for more information or call 356-5237.

View the PIN Grant

Forming a Neighborhood Association

1. Talk to some neighbors to determine if there is interest.
2. Contact the City's Neighborhood Services Coordinator at 356-5237 who can help you arrange a convenient location in your neighborhood, advertise and promote the meeting.
3. Establish common goals and needs of the neighborhood at the neighborhood meeting and initiate a process to accomplish these goals!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Marcia Bollinger, Neighborhood Services Coordinator at 356-5237.