At the Iowa Finance Authority, innovation drives our efforts to turn new ideas in housing and finance into impactful realities. The Innovation Set-Aside is a unique opportunity, the only competition of its kind in the country, designed to advance affordable housing solutions in ways that may not always be achievable through the traditional 9% Tax Credit round.
The most competitive projects in this set-aside will showcase multiple innovations, while aligning with the mission and goals of Iowa's Federal Housing Tax Credit Program, including promoting partnerships, affordability, durability and prime locations.
This year marks the third edition of the Innovation Set-Aside. Join us for an informative webinar on January 2 at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about the 2026 competition.
