The UniverCity Program creates homeownership opportunities in neighborhoods near downtown Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus. The program focuses on areas that retain a single family character and a demand for single family housing, but that also have a large renter population.
 

The program is dedicated to ensuring that the neighborhoods surrounding downtown and the University of Iowa campus remain vital, safe, affordable and attractive places to live and work for renters and homeowners.

To date, over 60 properties have been renovated and sold as owner-occupied homes through the program.  The City plans to continue its efforts by rehabbing and selling an additional 3-4 homes per year.

About the UniverCity Program 

Learn more about how the program works, and to find out if you qualify:

UniverCity Neighborhoods 

 UniverCity properties are located  within designated UniverCity neighborhoods. See the map below.

Partners

  • City of Iowa City
  • Friends of Historic Preservation
  • Iowa City Housing Authority
  • ReStore/Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity

Category

Neighborhood

Work Unit

Community Development

City Government