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The Housing Fund for Linn County (HFfLC) is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life by offering innovative and flexible funding in order to expand affordable housing opportunities within Linn County.

HFfLC Applications: The HFfLC is accepting applications from qualified housing providers needing financial assistance to implement affordable housing projects that will address the mission of the HFfLC. Nonprofit, for-profit and governmental entities are eligible to apply for funding assistance from the fund of the HFfLC for affordable housing projects located within Linn County. Individual citizens are not eligible to apply for assistance from this fund.

Affordable housing projects assist households below 80% AMI and address the mission of the Housing Fund for Linn County.

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Contact:

Tracey Achenbach
HFFLC Executive Director
​ECICOG Community Development & Housing Director
319-289-0072

housingfundlc@ecicog.org

Apply for Funding

The Board of Directors are making up to $160,000 available this application round -
applications are due Wednesday, April 20 at 4:00 pm.

Applications from organizations or entities are accepted during spring and winter/fall periods.
Contact Tracey Achenbach at housingfundlc@ecicog.org if you'd like to submit at other times during the year;
these applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis contingent on funding availability.
Application Guidance
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PATCH Program
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The Providing Assistance to Community Homeowners (PATCH) Program aims to fill a gap in resources following the Derecho storm. The program will provide support, referrals, and financial assistance to low-to-moderate income Linn County homeowners impacted by the storm.

Please visit the PATCH Program page to learn more and find out how to apply!

Board of Directors

Susan Salter
Chairperson
Salter Solutions, L.L.C.

Paula Land
Vice-Chairperson
Catherine McCauley Center

Chris Carlson
Secretary
Retired, Cornell College

Tom Treharne
Treasurer
City of Marion
Ashley Balius
Linn County Community Services

Aaron Baumert
Bank Iowa

Erika Brighi
RSM US LLP

Jack Gonder
Banker’s Trust

Teresa Jensen
Ohnward Bank & Trust
Brenda Neuendorf
Iowa Realty

Doug Neumann
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Stephanie Murphy
Neighborhood Finance Corporation

Hunter Skogman
Skogman Homes

Joanne Stevens
NAI Iowa Realty Commercial

Ashley Vanorny

City of Cedar Rapids
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700 16th St. NE Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-365-9941
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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and other nondiscrimination authorities, it is the policy of the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) that discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or income status shall not occur in connection with any of its programs or activities. For more information on Title VI, or to file a complaint please see the Title VI section here. 
  • About
    • Announcements
    • Employment
  • Our Region
  • Services
    • Facilitation
    • Grant Writing & Administration
    • Project Funding & Management
    • Data Analysis & Mapping
    • Planning & Technical Assistance
  • Program Areas
    • Business Loans >
      • Business and COVID Recovery Loans
      • Cedar Rapids Loan
      • Czech Village/NewBo Loan
      • Cedar Rapids MICRO Loan
      • MedQ Loan
      • Marion Loan
      • Swisher Loan
    • Community Development
    • Environmental Services >
      • Belle Plaine Organics Management Pilot Program
    • Housing >
      • East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund
      • Housing Fund for Linn County
      • PATCH Program
      • Home Buyers Assistance
    • Transportation
    • Economic Development
  • Documents
  • Funding
  • Contact Us