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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.

Program Contact
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Tracey Achenbach
HFFLC Executive Director
​ECICOG Community Development & Housing Director
319-365-9941 Ext. 139

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!

PATCH Program Page

Apply for Funding

The Board of Directors are making up to $324,000 in loan funds and $160,000 in grant funds available this application round. 
​Applications are due January 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
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Board of Directors

Susan Salter
Chairperson
Salter Solutions, LLC

Paula Land
Vice-Chairperson
Catherine McAuley Center

Tom Treharne
Treasurer
City of Marion

Chris Carlson
Secretary
Cornell College (Retired)
​Aaron Baumert
BankIowa

​​Teresa Jensen
Ohnward Bank & Trust
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​Doug Neumann
CR Metro Economic Alliance

Stephanie Preusch​
Neighborhood Finance Corporation Cedar Rapids

Brenda Neuendorf
Iowa Realty
​Hunter Skogman
Skogman Homes

​Joanne Stevens
NAI Iowa Realty Commercial

Dean Spina
Bradley & Riley P.C.

Ashley Balius
Linn County Community Services

Don Gray
Retired Citizen

Susie Weinacht
Iowa Board of Parole
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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 nondiscriniation 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
  • 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
    • Transportation
    • Economic Development
  • Documents
  • Funding
  • Employment
  • Contact Us