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Help for Renters, Private Landlords, & Property Managers

Facing a rental housing problem? HOME, Inc. is here for you! We help renters 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.

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Counseling Services

You can't play the game if you don't know the rules. That's why at HOME, Inc. we focus heavily on our housing counseling and education to make sure our clients feel supported and confident when it comes to their rights and responsibilities under Iowa Law.

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.

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Rental Housing Handbook

We want to help create a more inclusive and supportive rental environment for all. We work towards a future where every renter feels empowered and informed. Our free handbook is designed to equip renters with the knowledge and tools to advocate for themselves

RENTWISE

A free class for tenants taught by a HUD Certified Housing Counselor covering the basics of landlord/tenant laws in Iowa. Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a renter. This is a 2 hour class with a Q/A at the end. Register below, call 515-650-1484, or email Logsdon.Pam@homeincdsm.org

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Community Resources

Need additional help? Find more rental housing resource agencies on our Community Resources page.

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Contributions to HOME, Inc. are tax exempt to the extent permitted by law. Our tax ID number is 42-0931497.

Contact us
1618 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314

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