Help for renters & landlords
Facing a rental housing problem? HOME, Inc. is here for you! We help renters, tenants and landlords throughout Iowa understand their housing rights and responsibilities by providing counseling and education. Please keep in mind, we do not offer legal advice.
Rental Housing Hotline
515-243-1277
Monday–Friday 8:30am–12pm and 1–4:00pm
RENTAL HOUSING HANDBOOK
Start here for any rental housing issues you may have. Our Rental Housing Handbook is searchable and will help you understand your housing rights. Includes information such as:
– What tenants and landlords need to think about before renting or renting out a property
– Renter/tenants and landlord rights
– And much, much more
COUNSELING SERVICES
If you can’t find what you need in our Rental Housing Handbook, our counseling services can help. We offer free, confidential counseling to help you obtain or retain permanent rental housing or homeownership. We can also provide information, referrals, and crisis-oriented counseling on issues such as rental deposits, maintenance and repair, terminations or evictions, and more.
Our HOPE for Stable Families program also provides crisis resources for those facing homelessness.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Need additional help? Find more rental housing resource agencies on our Community Resources page.
HOME, INC. RENTERS
Are you a HOME, Inc. renter and need maintenance support? Access the property repair request form below.
Educational Services
We also help tenants overcome barriers to getting and keeping affordable rental housing through our RentWise certification program. Want to learn more? Call HOME, Inc. at 515-243-1277.
Upcoming Events
Available housing
Each year, we build and revitalize homes in the Des Moines metro as part of our mission to provide quality, affordable housing. We offer turn-key homeownership options for low- to moderate-income households.
Available housing
Each year, we build and revitalize homes in the Des Moines metro as part of our mission to provide quality, affordable housing. We offer turn-key homeownership options for low- to moderate-income households.