Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants - Rental Preservation

The Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants aim to enhance housing stability in Muscatine County by providing financial support for rent and utility assistance to low-income families. This initiative, available to MHC members in good standing, seeks to increase or maintain rental units in the area. Eligible applicants must adhere to established income limits and demonstrate their capability to serve the community effectively. By fostering collaboration among housing providers, the program addresses urgent housing needs for vulnerable populations.

NOTE: To become a member, contact the team lead.
Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants support housing programs in Muscatine County in areas of emergency home repairs, homeownership, rental preservation, and housing agency operations. Eligible applicants will be any Muscatine Housing Cluster member in good standing who is qualified and capable of providing the services to residents of Muscatine County.
Grants will be made to MHC members to provide rent and utility assistance to low-income families that would ultimately increase or maintain the number of rental units in Muscatine County.
Eligible applicants will be MHC cluster members. The MHC will use the standard Public Housing/Section 8 Income Limits for clients served in this category. Grant awards will be based upon yearly priorities of the MHC.

Eligibility

Cluster membership will be open to any non-profit affordable housing providers duly organized in the State of Iowa with all or part of its mission to promote and/or provide housing opportunities for low-income families in Muscatine County. Interested members must submit a copy of their by-laws, mission statement, and IRS tax exemption status to qualify.