2024 REALTORS® Relief Grants

Severe storms, flooding and tornadoes have devastated many parts of Iowa this spring and summer. More than two thousand residences and other property were damaged during these weather events, significantly impacting the housing for thousands of Iowans.

Iowa REALTORS® wants to ensure Iowans are afforded the resources to rebuild their homes and sense of community.

In partnership with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF), IAR will provide $400,000 in grants to Iowans who were displaced by storms across the state. This aid aims to help Iowans with their mortgage and rental payments as they continue to take part in recovery efforts.

Grant Details

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® understands the vast devastation that occurred across the state of Iowa and the need for financial and outside support to rebuild these communities. IAR partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTORS® Relief Foundation to provide storm relief for the areas of Iowa impacted by the recent severe weather events.

The REALTORS® Relief Foundation has awarded IAR three grants totaling $900,000. These funds can help individuals who have been impacted by the severe storms with housing costs due to displacement up to $2,500 per household.

Application Guidelines for specific weather events an be found on the following pages:

April 26 Storms

May 21 Storms

June 12 & 21 Storms & Flooding

All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds. As a result, aid will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Learn More & Apply Today

April 26 storm relief application EXTENDED deadline: August 2, 2024

May 21 storm relief application deadline: July 29, 2024

To submit:

Mail - ATTN: Disaster Relief Assistance to 5950 Village View Dr. #100 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Emailrelief@iowarealtors.com

Apply for the RRF Grant

REALTORS® Relief Foundation

Provides housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities through the generosity of REALTORS®, state, and local associations and industry partners.

In 2001, NAR Executive Leadership team formed RRF due to the necessity of providing urgent housing-related assistance for those struggling with the aftermath of 9/11. $36 million in aid has helped 19,000 families. RRF is supported generously by the Realtor® community.