PRESS RELEASEREGION 6 HOUSING TRUST FUND 

June 9, 2010 

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has certified the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund, a new non-profit corporation organized under IRS rules, to create affordable housing in the region. The Region 6 HTF will have available $322,307 of State and local funds for housing projects for lower income applicants in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties. Projects can include new construction or preservation of existing affordable housing; transitional housing or homelessness prevention; and rental improvements. The program provides both grants and loans to qualified applicants.  In order to qualify for this program, households need to meet certain eligibility guidelines. Examples of common home improvements through this project include:

·        Roof replacement;

·        Window replacement;

·        Furnace repair or replacement;

·        Siding replacement;

·        Electrical system upgrades;

·        Exterior door replacement;

·        Insulation, and

·        Painting. 

Funds are also available for down payment, rental, or deposit assistance.  Applicants for rental or deposit assistance should contact their county general assistance office at:

Hardin County:  641-939-8167

Marshall County:  641-754-6390

Tama County:  641-484-3160

Poweshiek County:  641-236-9199 

If you are interested in participating in this program or obtaining additional information, please contact the person noted below:

Donna Sampson

Region 6 Planning Commission

903 E. Main Street

Marshalltown, IA 50158

1-800-417-4699 or 1-641-752-0717

dsampson@region6planning.org 

Applications are also available on the Region 6 Planning Commission website at www.region6planning.org.    

For questions on this press release please call Marty Wymore or Donna Sampson at Region 6 Planning Commission at 1-800-417-4699.