Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program

APPLICATION PRE-CHECK

Applicants are required to complete the eligibility pre-check screening below prior to accessing the full application. It's important to note that the submission of an application does not ensure approval of financial assistance.

(* indicates a required question)

1. Have you registered with FEMA and received some form of FEMA housing assistance?^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

3. Was the home owner-occupied and the homeowner's primary residence prior to the date of the disaster and will continue to be following completion of the repair work?^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

4. Did the disaster-affected home sustain damage greater than the damage that is covered by insurance plus any other state or federal disaster-related financial assistance the homeowner is eligible to receive?^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

5. The disaster-affected home is not eligible for buyout or the homeowner is requesting a forgivable loan for repair or rehabilitation in lieu of a buyout.^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

6. Is the homeowner in good standing with the Iowa Department of Revenue?^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

7. What type of home is the primary residence in which you’re seeking assistance?^*

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

7. I understand that the following types of repairs are ineligible.^*

Repairs to outbuildings
Detached garages
Boat docks
Shoreline restoration
Repairs to a home business or business located on the same site
Landscaping
Repair or replacement of household appliances
Clean-up expenses
Repairs to a home business or business located on the same site
Remodeling to enhance the home's pre-disaster features
Expansion or addition of a deck or porch beyond the pre-disaster footprint other than to enhance mobility accessibility, purchase of personal items or furniture.

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

8. Do you have the required documentation listed below available for electronic upload to the full application?^*

Proof of damage (such as photos)
Copy of your driver's license or other legal form of identification
Insurance settlement information, if applicable
FEMA Housing Assistance approval letter
If seeking reimbursement for eligible expenses for repair work already completed, required documentation includes receipts for the purchase of materials, paid invoices from hired contractors who are registered to work in the State of Iowa, and other documentation deemed acceptable by IFA. IFA may verify the accuracy of the submitted paid invoice through verification from the contractor.

Yes

Note: You must have all required documents available for upload to complete the full application.

9. I understand that an application submission does not guarantee that assistance will be provided.^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

10. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the application being declared void. I understand that it is a criminal violation under Iowa law to make a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring assistance from a state agency.^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

11. I certify that I have not received assistance from another local, state or federal disaster recovery program that is a duplication of benefits of assistance that I am requesting through the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program. (With the exception of FEMA assistance)^*

Yes

Based on your response, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

12. Please enter your email address:^*

Let's first find out if you're eligible for the application.

Based on your answers, you may be eligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

You are encouraged to complete the full program application here.

Create an IowaGrants account in order to submit a full Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program application. Note: If you are creating an IowaGrants.gov account for your use only as an individual homeowner, please enter your name and address in the “organization” fields required when setting up your account.
You will receive an email confirmation when your new registration/account with IowaGrants has been created.
Log into IowaGrants, search for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program application, and then start a full application for assistance.
You must mark all sections of the application complete and then click the submit button.
After submission, you will receive an on-screen notification that the application has been submitted and an email confirmation. You will also see your DRHAP application in "Submitted" status.

For assistance creating an IowaGrants.gov account, please contact their Help Desk at 515-281-5703 or 800-532-1174. You can also submit a Help Desk ticket at https://help.iowa.gov/request_support

Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program

APPLICATION PRE-CHECK

1. Have you registered with FEMA and received some form of FEMA housing assistance?^*

2. Are you applying for assistance with expenses related to your primary home, located in an Iowa county approved for FEMA Individual Assistance following the three presidentially declared natural disasters this spring and summer?^*

3. Was the home owner-occupied and the homeowner's primary residence prior to the date of the disaster and will continue to be following completion of the repair work?^*

4. Did the disaster-affected home sustain damage greater than the damage that is covered by insurance plus any other state or federal disaster-related financial assistance the homeowner is eligible to receive?^*

5. The disaster-affected home is not eligible for buyout or the homeowner is requesting a forgivable loan for repair or rehabilitation in lieu of a buyout.^*

6. Is the homeowner in good standing with the Iowa Department of Revenue?^*

7. What type of home is the primary residence in which you’re seeking assistance?^*

7. I understand that the following types of repairs are ineligible.^*

8. Do you have the required documentation listed below available for electronic upload to the full application?^*

9. I understand that an application submission does not guarantee that assistance will be provided.^*

10. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the application being declared void. I understand that it is a criminal violation under Iowa law to make a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring assistance from a state agency.^*

11. I certify that I have not received assistance from another local, state or federal disaster recovery program that is a duplication of benefits of assistance that I am requesting through the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program. (With the exception of FEMA assistance)^*

12. Please enter your email address:^*

Based on your answers, you may be eligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

Based on your answers, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program

APPLICATION PRE-CHECK

1. Have you registered with FEMA and received some form of FEMA housing assistance?*

2. Are you applying for assistance with expenses related to your primary home, located in an Iowa county approved for FEMA Individual Assistance following the three presidentially declared natural disasters this spring and summer?*

3. Was the home owner-occupied and the homeowner's primary residence prior to the date of the disaster and will continue to be following completion of the repair work?*

4. Did the disaster-affected home sustain damage greater than the damage that is covered by insurance plus any other state or federal disaster-related financial assistance the homeowner is eligible to receive?*

5. The disaster-affected home is not eligible for buyout or the homeowner is requesting a forgivable loan for repair or rehabilitation in lieu of a buyout.*

6. Is the homeowner in good standing with the Iowa Department of Revenue?*

7. What type of home is the primary residence in which you’re seeking assistance?*

7. I understand that the following types of repairs are ineligible.*

8. Do you have the required documentation listed below available for electronic upload to the full application?*

9. I understand that an application submission does not guarantee that assistance will be provided.*

10. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the application being declared void. I understand that it is a criminal violation under Iowa law to make a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring assistance from a state agency.*

11. I certify that I have not received assistance from another local, state or federal disaster recovery program that is a duplication of benefits of assistance that I am requesting through the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program. (With the exception of FEMA assistance)*

12. Please enter your email address:*

Based on your answers, you may be eligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

Based on your answers, you are ineligible for the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program.

1. Have you registered with FEMA and received some form of FEMA housing assistance?^*

2. Are you applying for assistance with expenses related to your primary home, located in an Iowa county approved for FEMA Individual Assistance following the three presidentially declared natural disasters this spring and summer?^*

3. Was the home owner-occupied and the homeowner's primary residence prior to the date of the disaster and will continue to be following completion of the repair work?^*

4. Did the disaster-affected home sustain damage greater than the damage that is covered by insurance plus any other state or federal disaster-related financial assistance the homeowner is eligible to receive?^*

5. The disaster-affected home is not eligible for buyout or the homeowner is requesting a forgivable loan for repair or rehabilitation in lieu of a buyout.^*

6. Is the homeowner in good standing with the Iowa Department of Revenue?^*

7. What type of home is the primary residence in which you’re seeking assistance?^*

7. I understand that the following types of repairs are ineligible.^*

8. Do you have the required documentation listed below available for electronic upload to the full application?^*

9. I understand that an application submission does not guarantee that assistance will be provided.^*

10. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the application being declared void. I understand that it is a criminal violation under Iowa law to make a false statement in writing for the purpose of procuring assistance from a state agency.^*

11. I certify that I have not received assistance from another local, state or federal disaster recovery program that is a duplication of benefits of assistance that I am requesting through the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program. (With the exception of FEMA assistance)^*

12. Please enter your email address:^*