Full Court Press Needed!
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

There are only a few weeks left in the legislative session and time is of the essence! We have a tremendous opportunity to make a REAL IMPACT on affordable housing in Iowa this year. To make that happen, legislators need to hear from housing advocates like yourself!

Please contact your legislator & urge their strong support of t he Governor's Omnibus Housing Bill!

A couple of talking points:

  • Iowa’s business leaders and economic development officials across the state identify Iowa’s lack of affordable housing as a barrier to economic success.
  • Economic forecasts show that Iowa needs 47,000 housing units by 2030. 
  • Affordable housing is key to expanding economic growth for Iowa.
  • Governor Reynolds' Omnibus Housing bill (SF 295/HF582)expands on proven, highly successful affordable housing programs in Iowa, such as the Workforce Housing Tax Credit, the Revitalization Tax Credit, and the State Housing Trust Fund.
  • The Iowa Housing Credit will help Iowa leverage nearly $23 million in currently unused federal dollars and will boost affordable housing options in the state.
Legislative Forums
There are still a few forums being held and it's another way to advocate for affordable housing. Please consider attending!

Please remember to always keep public health and COVID-19 safety in mind. Many of the forums are held virtually. Here is a list of upcoming forums:

Friday April 9th, 2021
 
4:30-6:30 PM Legislative Forum - Cedar Valley, Area Legislators
Virtual event, see link for attendance: https://www.facebook.com/cvlforum

Saturday April 10th, 2021

9:00-10:30 AM Legislative Coffee - Creston, Area Legislators
Virtual event, see link for attendance.

9:00-10:00 AM Coffee Chat - Altoona, Rep. Nunn and Rep. Lohse
Virtual event, see link for attendance.

10:00-11:00 AM Legislative Forum - Carroll, Sen. Williams and Rep. Best
Virtual event, see link for attendance.

1:00 - 2:00 PM Legislative Forum - Estherville, Sen. Guth
Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, 702 S 1st St., Estherville, IA 51334

Monday April 12th, 2021

8:00-10:30 AM Marti's Morning Coffee - Des Moines, Rep. Anderson
Grounds for Celebration, 2709 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310 
431 28th Street, Suite 201
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
Phone: 515-333-2537