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Jumpstart Federal Housing Assistance |
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ECICOG is not administering funds for the rehabilitation of homes located in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City at the time of the flood. For information on programs in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City, please contact either City at: |
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Cedar Rapids: Dial 211 Iowa City: 319-356-5230 |
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Please Note: ECICOG is not able to provide updates on applications filed with Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. Cedar Rapids residents who have called 211 and completed their registration with Cedar Rapids do not need to contact ECICOG to enhance their application. |
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ECICOGs funds are available to residents of Benton County, Iowa County, Jones County, Washington County, as well as areas of Linn County outside of Cedar Rapids, and Johnson County outside of Iowa City. |
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The Jumpstart Iowa Housing Assistance Program is administered through the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Economic Development. This program will help homeowners either make a down payment on a new house, repair their current home, or maintain their mortgages while waiting for a potential buyout from FEMA. The maximum award is a $50,000 loan, up to $12,000 for interim-mortgage assistance, plus an additional $10,000 for energy-efficient appliances, all of which will be forgiven if the homeowner stays in the house for 10 years. Please note that Jumpstart funds are generally for the repair or purchase of real estate, and can not be allocated to duplicate another form of governmental assistance. |
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How to Apply: Review additional information from IDED |
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Mail the application to: Jumpstart Federal Housing Assistance C/O ECICOG 700 16th St NE, Suite 301 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 |
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Or send by fax to: 319/365-9981 |
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For more information, please contact Kristine Chiafos at 319-365-9941 |
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