Pottawattamie, Iowa · Grant
Council Bluffs Safe Housing Program
Run by City of Council Bluffs, Community Development
Council Bluffs homeowners who qualify by income can get up to $7,500 in grants that don't have to be repaid for hazardous repairs including the furnace or heating system, water heater, plumbing and electrical.
Amounts
How much you get
Grants of up to $7,500 per homeowner; the grants do not need to be repaid.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Your home is in Pottawattamie, Iowa.
Owner-occupant of a single-family residential dwelling for six months; properties bought on a land contract are not eligible.
Inside Council Bluffs city limits and current on all real estate taxes and sanitation fees.
Meet the program's income limits (not listed on the page).
What to doCall Ryan Ossell at (712) 890-5353 to check eligibility.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Check eligibility.
Contact Ryan Ossell at (712) 890-5353 to determine your eligibility.
- Apply.
If you qualify, complete the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation application linked on the page (City of CB Housing Rehabilitation Programs Application).
Questions about applying(712) 890-5353
Stacking
Use it with
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
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Council Bluffs Safe Housing Program pay?
Up to $7,500.
Is there an income limit?
Meet the program's income limits (not listed on the page). Call Ryan Ossell at (712) 890-5353 to check eligibility.
Do renters qualify?
Owner-occupant of a single-family residential dwelling for six months; properties bought on a land contract are not eligible.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
Nearby
More in Iowa
All of Iowa
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Up to $800
One-time help of $80 to $800 toward winter heating bills for Iowa households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, plus crisis help such as furnace repair or replacement for homeowners. Apply at your county's Community Action Agency through April 30.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
All of Iowa
Weatherization Assistance Program
Work done at no cost
Free energy efficiency and safety upgrades, such as attic and wall insulation, air sealing and furnace work, for Iowa homeowners and renters with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Apply at your county's Community Action Agency.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
Heartland Power Cooperative customers, Iowa
2026 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Incentives
Up to $1,000 back
Heartland Power Cooperative members get 2026 rebates of $25 to $1,000 on ENERGY STAR appliances, appliance recycling, water heaters, heat pumps ($200 to $400 per ton), windows, smart thermostats, EV chargers and audit-recommended improvements.
Checked Oct 28, 2026