HOME funds and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

References for applicants

• Applicant Guide
• Application Form
• Pro Forma Template - housing projects only
• Pro Forma Instructions

References for recipients

• CDBG Table of Income Guidelines and Fair Market Rent
• HOME Table of Income Guidelines and HOME Rent Limits
• 2017 Utility Allowances
• HUD Utility Schedule Model
• Part 5 Income Calculation Form for HOME Projects
• Income Survey for CDBG Projects

Affordable Housing Location Model

• Map - revised February 2017
• Resolution adopting Affordable Housing Location Model

Studies

• Housing and Equity in Iowa City: Investigating Trends of Housing Inequality in the Iowa City Metropolitan Area - 2016
• Affordable Housing Market Analysis - funded by Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and University Heights
  • Analysis #1 - 2008
  • Analysis #2 - 2015
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice - 2014​
• Report from the Johnson County Affordable Housing Task Force - 2009

Other planning documents

• Continuum of Care for the Homeless - 2006
• Citizen Participation Plan - 2004
  • Draft Plan - City Council consideration on September 19, 2017
• Affirmative Marketing Plan - 2013
• Affordable Housing Definitions - 2016

Aid to Agencies Funds

• Priorities for funding
• FY18 Applications
• FY18 Application Information 
• FY15-17 Funding Requests/Allocations

Consolidated Plan / Annual Action Plans

This five-year plan guides the allocation of funding for housing, jobs and services for low-to-moderate income persons.

• CITY STEPS (2016-2020 Consolidated Plan) Effective July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 - approved 12/2/2014   
  • Amendment #1 - approved 5/5/2015
• CITY STEPS (2011-2015 Consolidated Plan) Effective July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015 - approved 12/14/2009; revised 1/20/2011
  • Amendment #1 - approved 12/6/2011

Annual Action Plans

The Annual Action Plan describes the federally funded activities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs (HOME), among others, to be undertaken by the City during the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). The plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's Consolidated Plan titled, CITY STEPS.

• FY18 Annual Action Plan - approved 6/20/2017
• FY17 Annual Action Plan - approved 5/3/2016
  • Amendment #1 - approved 6/6/2017
  • Amendment #2 - approved 6/20/2017
• FY16 Annual Action Plan - approved 6/2/2015
  • Amendment #1 - approved 7/28/2015
  • Amendment #2 - approved 12/15/2015
  • Amendment #3 - approved 2/2/2016
  • Amendment #4 - approved 9/6/2016
• FY15 Annual Action Plan - approved 5/6/2014
  • Amendment #1 - approved 6/2/2015
  • Amendment #2 - approved 7/28/2015
• FY14 Annual Action Plan - approved 5/14/2013; revised 6/10/2013
  • Amendment #1 - approved 10/15/2013
  • Amendment #2 - approved 5/6/2014
• FY13 Annual Action Plan - approved 5/15/2012; updated 7/17/2012
  • Amendment #1 - approved 2/19/2013
• FY12 Annual Action Plan - approved 5/3/2011
• FY11 Annual Action Plan - approved 5/10/2010
  • Amendment #1 - approved 8/17/2010
  • Amendment #2 - approved 1/10/2011
  • Amendment #3 - approved 4/19/2012
  • Amendment #4 - approved 8/2/2011
  • Amendment #5 - approved 6/19/2012
• FY10 Final Annual Action Plan - posted 5/14/2009
• FY08-10 Annual Action Plan Amendments

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)

A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development required report that describes the federally funded activities and accomplishments.

• FY2016 CAPER - HCDC approved 9/15/2016
• FY2015 CAPER - HCDC approved 9/17/2015
• FY2014 CAPER - HCDC approved 9/18/2014
• FY2013 CAPER - HCDC approved 9/19/2013
• FY2012 CAPER - HCDC approved 9/20/2012
• FY2011 CAPER - HCDC approved 9/15/2011