Linn, Iowa · Grant
Cedar Rapids Emergency Rehabilitation (Minor Repair) Program
Run by City of Cedar Rapids Community Development, Housing Division
Income-qualified Cedar Rapids homeowners can get up to $4,500 (plus a $499 contingency) to fix urgent problems such as faulty heating or roofing, electrical hazards, plumbing leaks and structural problems.
Amounts
How much you get
Up to $4,500 in emergency assistance, plus up to $499 in contingency for problems found after work starts, for a total of no more than $4,999. Lifetime minor repair assistance can't exceed $10,000; at most two emergency grants in 12 months and three in a lifetime.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Your home is in Linn, Iowa.
Household income at or below 80% of the area median income (HUD limits effective May 1, 2024).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $56,300 2 $64,350 3 $72,400 4 $80,400 5 $86,850 6 $93,300 7 $99,700 8 $106,150 You must have owned and lived in the home for 12 months.
Property taxes, mortgage payments and homeowner's insurance must be current. Repairs usually under $500 and general maintenance are not eligible.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Apply.
Apply online (select 'Housing Rehabilitation') or download the PDF application.
- Repair.
The city pays up to $4,500 (plus contingency); a lien is placed for 12 months and then released.
Questions about applying319-286-5872 or CD-HSG-Rehab@cedar-rapids.org
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Cedar Rapids Emergency Rehabilitation (Minor Repair) Program pay?
Up to $4,500.
Is there an income limit?
Household income at or below 80% of the area median income (HUD limits effective May 1, 2024).
Do renters qualify?
You must have owned and lived in the home for 12 months.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
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