Mission
"Providing decent, safe, affordable housing while enhancing the quality of life for economically challenged individuals."
NOTE: If you need assistance accessing any of the documents on this page, please contact Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator at: vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org
What’s New
Proposed Draft of 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Click here to view the Proposed Draft of the 2026-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan
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: