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Explore housing and community development programs available in Dubuque, Iowa below.

Rental Assistance

Making sure everyone has a decent place to live is an important priority.  Our Rental Assistance programs are designed so most households pay about 30% of their monthly adjusted income towards their rent - keeping housing affordable.  Why is affordable housing important?  When people have a safe, affordable place to live they are able to reach their full potential.  People are also interested in having access to social and economic opportunity, community services and events, and arts and entertainment.  Dubuque Circles Initiative and Family Self-Sufficiency work to increase access to these opportunities, allowing participants to engage and contribute to the community. This includes the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, project-based housing, Moderate Rehabilitation, and HCV Homeownership.

Family Self-Sufficiency 

This is a HUD program for any families or individuals receiving the Housing Choice Voucher who are motivated to set and achieve goals towards becoming economically self-sufficient.

Dubuque Circles Initiative 

This is a community-based initiative whose mission is to build collaborative circles of support that strengthen community, inspire tolerance, eliminate barriers and connect resources for those living in a cycle of poverty, so they may lead themselves and their families to permanent stability.

Special Needs Assistance Program (formerly known as Shelter Plus Care) 

This provides rental assistance for homeless persons with disabilities in connection with supportive services funded from sources throughout the community through other agencies and programs. This program is run through East Central Development Corporation.