Housing search assists renters, near-homeless, those at-risk of homelessness and homeless individual and families in search of safe and affordable housing and maintenance.

Educates tenants on housing rights, tenant legal reviews, responsibilities, Smart Change Financial Enrichment and housing options.

Housing counseling/case advocates serve clients with Housing Matters Rental Housing Clinics, one-on-one housing assessments, housing affordability, and advocacy.

Assists special populations with housing-related issues including accepting energy-assistance applications.

Second chance tenancy assists renters on options to repair history and create housing options through "good faith" efforts in tenant history repair and "safety net advocacy".

Single Family Housing Programs provide homeownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. The program also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.

Website gives renters, landlords, housing professionals, and social service providers free access to detailed information about real-time rental housing vacancies.

Track resources and refer clients to agencies and churches for help with first month's rent, utilities and food assistance, etc.

Housing search assistance, helping clients find affordable housing. Clients must have income in order to receive help with housing.

Part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The primary mission of Rural Housing Service is to improve the quality of life for rural Americans by ensuring that they have access to safe, well-built, affordable homes. Subsidized Housing lists are available for those looking for subsidized housing.

Tutoring for children under age 12 from low income families. Dyslexia tutoring available.

Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and adult dyslexia tutoring also available.

Workshops and classes related to financial education.

Helps parents advocate on behalf of their children with learning disabilities. Right to Educate advocate for students with special needs, including dyslexia.

Provides rental assistance to qualified low-income and moderate-income individuals and families with funding provided by HUD. The three assistance programs, created by HUD, are:

SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM is a program which provides rental assistance for participants who want to rent from a private landlord. Eligibility for the programs is determined by family composition, income, arrest history, past participation in Federally subsidized programs and monies owed to the Agency or other Federally subsidized programs. Approximately 3,000 households are served through Section 8 programs The application process can take 6 months to 4 years. Callers are welcome to call monthly to check if the waiting list is open.

PUBLIC HOUSING consists of units located throughout the city of Des Moines that are owned and managed by the Des Moines Municipal Housing agency. Participants in this program are offered a rental unit. Upon acceptance of a unit, a participant enters into a lease agreement with the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency and pays approximately 30% of their monthly adjusted income for rent. Call or visit www.dmgov.org for applications.

FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM is a voluntary self-sufficiency program that is available only to residents of Public Housing or those receiving the Section & Voucher. The purpose of this program is to coordinate housing assistance with public and private resources to enable families to achieve economic independence. Services include: case management, education through workshops, and linkages to resources in the community.

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Offers rent subsidy housing for senior citizens or disabled individuals.

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The primary mission of Rural Housing Service is to improve the quality of life for rural Americans by ensuring that they have access to safe, well-built, affordable homes. Subsidized Housing lists are available for those looking for subsidized housing.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides monthly rent subsidy for eligible individuals and families. Housing Rehabilitation: Financial assistance to home owners and landlords for emergency rehabilitation to property and home ownership down payment assistance program. Housing & Redevelopment initiatives involving City participation. Must apply at http://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/housing_services/index.php

Administers housing assistance programs throughout the city.

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. Which means the participant may choose any house, duplex, apartment that passes Housing Quality Standards that is an existing Section 8 property.

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Offers various programs to help with financing and mortgage payment assistance. Families and individuals have the opportunity to buy, build, repair, or own safe and affordable homes located in rural America.

Offers HUD Section 8 Rent Subsidy/Public Housing.

Low-income housing and pays the balance of a rent payment that exceeds 30% of renter's monthly income.

Offers Section 8 housing units. This includes onsite management, 24-hour security, onsite daycare, academic based after-school program, summer camps for youth, and onsite educational opportunities for adults. Visually impaired, hearing impaired and wheel chair accessible apartments available.

Services for homeless individuals and families including food pantry, homeless shelter, clothing, referrals, and locating permanent housing.

Offers HUD Section 8 Rent Subsidy/Public Housing.

Provides Section 8 (Vouchers) and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) rental assistance to low income households in the city limits of Mason City.