September 10, 2025

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) will begin requiring all current and future participants of the Home and Community-Based Rent Subsidy (HCBS) program to provide a signed statement from their landlord confirming that they will accept a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). This policy change is being made due to limited funding and a growing program waitlist.

Effective October 1, 2026, all current program participants must submit documentation in the form of a signed landlord acknowledgement form. Those who cannot provide this documentation will have until June 30, 2026 to:

New participants will not be added to the program without the completed Landlord Acknowledgement Form after October 1, 2025.

Participants who miss notifications (including as a result of failing to update their address with their local housing authority), do not attend meetings, fail to return requested paperwork or decline to utilize an available Section 8 HCV will be removed from the program.

Exceptions may be requested in writing and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Approval will only be granted if documentation clearly shows that the situation was unavoidable and not the fault of the participant or their care team.

This new documentation requirement is an important step to ensure that participants, landlords, and care teams are fully aware of the program’s expectations.

Please contact us with any questions.

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