FY2022

• The HOME Investment Partnership program is a federally funded program through the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The program provides safe, decent, affordable housing. Community Development makes annual allocations to the area’s human services agencies. Staff coordinates with United Way of Johnson County and the Housing and Community Development Commission in providing recommendations for the allocation of these funds. Neighborhood Outreach supports and encourages citizens to help shape the future of their neighborhood. By assisting in the establishment of neighborhood associations, and coordinating with 33 neighborhood associations, this activity seeks to encourage action by providing ideas and resources that help associations address their needs and interests within the goals of the larger community. Housing Inspection inspects more than 20,000 rental units during a two-year time period, working with property owners, managers, and tenants to ensure conformance with the Iowa City Housing Code. Code language establishes minimum health and safety standards considered necessary to protect and promote the welfare of tenants and the general public. This activity also enforces zoning ordinances and responds to complaints of nuisance-related ordinance violations. The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) acts as a community leader for affordable housing, family self-sufficiency, and homeownership opportunities. We provide information & education, housing assistance, and public & private partnership opportunities. The ICHA also manages the operations of the Peninsula Apartments reported in the Special Revenue Funds – Peninsula Apartments Fund. Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) The MPOJC coordinates transportation planning efforts for all of Johnson County. The MPO of Johnson County servers the Iowa City Urbanized Area, which includes Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights and the University of Iowa. Member agencies outside of the Iowa City Urbanized Area include Johnson County, Hills, Lone Tree, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon and Swisher. It is the mission of the MPO of Johnson County to fulfill state and federal requirements necessary to receive state and federal transportation capital and operating funds; to conduct transportation and traffic studies related to public and private development projects; to provide traffic data collection and analysis services, prepare and administer transportation-related grants; and serve as body for regional policy and project-related discussions.

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