Housing

Mission

"Providing decent, safe, affordable housing while enhancing the quality of life for economically challenged individuals." 

What’s New

• CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Program with Habitat for Humanity Application(PDF, 6MB)
• 2024-25 CDBG Renter Affordability Assistance Program Guidelines Available Here(PDF, 234KB)

The Housing Division will be responsible for, but not limited to, the administration of the: 

Community Development Block Grant Programs (CDBG)

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

The City of Ames no longer administers the Section 8 Program. The program for the city limits of Ames is now being administered by the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority (CIRHA). See their website or contact their office at 515-986-1882, ext. 20. CIRHA is located at 1201 Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA 50111.

Housing Discrimination

If you feel that you have been discriminated against, you may file a discrimination complaint by visiting any of the following links:

• City of Ames Human Relations Commission
• Iowa Civil Rights Commission
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Get information on other HUD programs.