Mission
"Providing decent, safe, affordable housing while enhancing the quality of life for economically challenged individuals."
What’s New
2025-26 Neighborhood Newsletter Grant Applications are being accepted! Apply by Aug. 1 to be considered for the Neighborhood Newsletter Grant.
Click Here for Application(PDF, 149KB)
Applications can be:
- Emailed to vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org
- Faxed to Attention: Housing Coordinator at 515-239-5699
- Dropped off at Planning and Housing at City Hall 515 Clark Avenue, Room 214
CDBG and HOME Programs
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: