Member Resources
Fair Housing
Housing Opportunity Program
The Housing Opportunity Program provides grants to help REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations to identify and advocate for housing opportunities in their communities.
Grants
Housing Opportunity Grants are available from the National Association of REALTORS to help local and state REALTOR associations implement affordable housing programs.
Level 1 grants of up to $1,000 are available to host an Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) or Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO) class.
Level 2 grants of up to $5,000 are available to fund programs and activities that create housing opportunities for community residents.
Classes
An Employer Assisted Housing class trains REALTORS to work with local employers to implement an EAH benefit program for employees.
The Expanding Housing Opportunities course is designed to educate REALTORS on the range of affordable housing opportunities and clients seeking them.
Partnerships and Outreach
Partnerships have been developed with a range of housing industry organizations, including NeighborWorks America, National Housing Conference, the National Council of State Housing Agencies, and the US Conference of Mayors.
NAR provides funding and assistance for Housing Forums & Conferences to bring REALTORS and community stakeholders together to inform and educate them about workforce housing issues.
RESOURCES: Toolkits, Guide and Publications
Buying A First Home Just Got Easier.
The Iowa legislature recently passed a law that allows individuals or couples to save money in a 10-year tax-deductible savings account to go toward the purchase of a home.
Tools for REALTORS
Realtors are in a unique position to help first time homebuyers in Iowa by spreading the word and providing information.
Fair Housing
Fair Housing Resources
Fair Housing is an integral part of ensuring equity and inclusion for all is essential to the well-being of the real estate industry and to protect the livelihood of our communities. Below IAR shares some resources on how to be a champion for fair housing.
NAR also provides extensive resources for fair housing education and advocacy. Check out some of these great resources to support your efforts:
Fair Housing and other Outreach Grants