Iowa Aftercare Rental Subsidy Program

Iowa Finance Authority
Iowa

The Aftercare Rent Subsidy Program supports youth who are aging out of foster care and are participating in the Aftercare Services Program. The subsidy promotes self-sufficiency goals and teaches youth life skills relative to renter rights and responsibilities.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
FY 2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$167,000
Total Funding
$167,000
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Age
Income Eligibility Threshold
Assistance Used For
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
4/5/23 17:04
Other Eligibility Requirements

Children or youth exiting foster care

Required Documents

Required for income (general), lease, monthly budget, section 8 waiting list status. Does not accept self-attestations.

Coordinates Eligibility With

Does not coordinate with other systems

Amount Calculation Method

Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard not based on local Fair Market Rent

Eligibility Limitations

Age

Priority Populations

Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements