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Cedar Falls Housing Rehabilitation Program
City of Cedar Falls Community Development Department · City program
Up to $20,000 per project
Cedar Falls offers income-qualified homeowners up to $20,000 to bring an owner-occupied home up to city building code and Housing Quality Standards, including fire-safety-related repairs. The city says the program is citywide and typically has priority for households under 50% of area median income.
Program details
How it works
The City of Cedar Falls uses Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds for housing rehabilitation. The program is meant to help a property meet Cedar Falls Building Code and the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Housing Quality Standards.
What the money covers
The city says eligible work can include correction of incipient violations, energy conservation, accessibility modifications, and fire safety measures. The manual also lists examples such as replacing or repairing dwelling components and basic systems, sanitary facilities, grading/filling/landscaping if required by code, and installing smoke detectors and related fire safety items.
Amounts and matching
The city states the program is available citywide to income-qualifying residents for projects up to $20,000. The homeowner may receive one Housing Rehabilitation grant.
How to apply
The city says applications may be submitted in the fall and are evaluated under program requirements. Assistance is described as being available when all requirements are met, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Timing and deadlines
The city says approximately 3–6 projects are funded per year. The program page also notes a draft FFY 2026 Action Plan and that the city anticipates funding for rehabilitation forgivable loans and neighborhood infrastructure through its annual CDBG and HOME allocation.
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