Finding Local Housing

Housing Costs: How to Get Help

• Applying for Subsidized Housing Income Guidelines Apply
Contact the apartment building manager or the apartment building management company to find out who provides the application – since this could be different sources Rent is reduced according to one’s income.

City of Dubuque
Section 8 Housing
350 W. 6th St. Suite 312
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-589-4230
ECIA (East Central Intergovernmental Assoc.)
7600 Commerce Park
Dubuque, IA 52002
800-942-4648 or 563-556-4166

 

• Applying for Home Heating Assistance Income Guidelines Apply
(This assistance is also called “LIHEAP”) The program is coordinated by county, with an
appointment at the local Operation New View office:

Operation New View
1473 Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Operation New View
108 S. Tama St.
Manchester, IA 52057
Operation New View
908 E. Quarry St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060

 

• Applying for a Property Tax Credit Income Guidelines Apply
The property tax credit is available to Iowa homeowners age 65 or older or a surviving spouse age 55 or older or disabled homeowners. Inquire at the appropriate county office:

Dubuque County Treasurer
Dubuque County Courthouse
720 Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-589-4436
Jackson County Treasurer
201 W. Platt Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-5649
Delaware County Treasurer
Delaware County Courthouse
Manchester, IA 52057
563-927-2845

 

• Applying for Help to Pay for Remodeling Income Guidelines Apply
Older adults in the Scenic Valley three-county area (outside of the city of Dubuque) who need assistance to complete needed remodeling/upkeep on their homes should inquire about assistance through USDA Rural Development funding:

(For those in Delaware County)
USDA Rural Development
(319) 352-1715 (Waverly, IA)
(For those in rural Dubuque & Jackson Countties)
USDA Rural Development
(563) 886-6006 (Tipton)

 

Dubuquers who need assistance with remodeling/upkeep should contact:
City of Dubuque
Housing Services
350 W. 6th St. Suite 312
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-589-4230

There are other programs that offer assistance for remodeling to accommodate
someone who uses a wheelchair or has other disability-related needs. There are
also programs for veterans who need related assistance. Please contact the Scenic
Valley office for more information: 563-588-3970 or 888-238-0831, and ask for our
Information and Assistance Specialist.