Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together
The City of Cedar Rapids, in conjunction with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), is offering ROOTs, the fourth round of the Single Family New Construction Program, to replace housing units lost as a result of the 2008 flood. The program offers down payment assistance up to 25% of the purchase price of an approved unit to income-qualified applicants.
The program deadline is June 30, 2017. Currently, there are no properties available. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our list of interested applicants, and we will contact you in the event that anything becomes available or any changes are made to the program.
Visit the links below to learn more about the program and discover how you can plant your ROOTs in Cedar Rapids.
| About ROOTs See how ROOTs is rebuilding ownership opportunities in Cedar Rapids. |
Builder Participation Find information for builders on the 4th Round of the program. |
| Getting Started Find the program application and the steps required to participate in the program. |
Home-ownership Resources Local courses, online resources and additional homeownership opportunities. |
| Properties Available Find the locations of approved lots, floorplans and information on participating builders. |
ROOTs Facebook Page Connect with ROOTs on the program's Facebook page. |
| Securing a Mortgage Information on obtaining a mortgage and guidelines to share with your lender. |
Contact Information:
Housing Services
101 First Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
| Ali Suntken (319) 286-5893 a.suntken@cedar-rapids.org |
