Only two weeks remain to submit your pre-application for the 2027 Innovation Set-Aside competition. Pre-applications are due by May 1 at 4:30 p.m.
This is your moment to champion transformative concepts that reimagine affordable housing across Iowa. We’re seeking proposals that push boundaries and embody the core values of the Iowa Federal Housing Tax Credit Program: partnership, sustainability, affordability, and strategic location. Projects that blend multiple innovative strategies will stand out among the competition.
Finalists will showcase their concepts before a panel of industry leaders at the 2026 HousingIowa Conference in Des Moines on September 10. The winning proposal will receive federal housing tax credits to help turn your vision into reality for Iowa families and communities.
Strengthen your application with the resources below and take the next step toward bringing your innovative idea to life.
Please contact housingtaxcredits@iowafinance.com with any questions.
