To be eligible for Rent Reimbursement for claim year 2024:
Your total annual household income must be less than $26,219
To be eligible for Rent Reimbursement for claim year 2023:
Your total annual household income must be less than $25,328
Proof of Information
When you apply online, you will be given information about how to include the proof we need to review your claim. You can submit any required proof at the same time you apply online. Generally, you may need to provide proof of:
There are agencies that can help you apply for Rent Reimbursement.
If you are 60 years old or older, you may find help by accessing LifeLong Links: Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Center by calling 1-866-468-7887 or by visiting their website.
If you are under 60 years old:
You may Contact Targeted Case Management at 515-725-3350.
These organizations can help you apply, but they cannot tell you the status of your claim. Applications can take up to 90 days for an eligibility determination to be made. For all other questions or concerns, please contact Iowa HHS Rent Reimbursement Unit at 515-420-6077.
Rent Reimbursement claims can take 90 day to process. Filing electronically and providing proof of eligibility can help speed up the process. You can check the status of your electronic claim by clicking here.
If your claim is approved, please allow up to 30 days from the decision date for the payment to be received.
•When you apply, you will get to choose how you receive your payment. You can either have the money deposited directly into your bank account or have a paper check mailed to you.
If you move after submitting your application, please contact the Rent Reimbursement Unit at 515-420-6077.
If more information is needed, a request for information will be mailed to the address on file.
