About Us

IowaHousingSearch.org, Iowa's premier housing locator service, was created to help people list and find safe and decent, affordable, accessible and, when necessary, emergency housing. This web-based service, supported by a toll-free call center, provides information for the general public as well as for housing professionals seeking vital resources for their clients.

Background

Launched in November 2013, IowaHousingSearch.org is funded by Iowa Finance Authority. IowaHousingSearch.org fosters collaboration among Iowa landlords, various housing organizations and Iowans seeking rental housing. The initiative is supported by an advisory group of representatives from agencies, organizations and professional associations from across the state.

This service provides...

• FREE searching and listing of rental housing
• Detailed listings that can include pictures, maps, eligibility requirements (if applicable), and information about nearby amenities such as hospitals and schools
• Simple and detailed search options that are easy to use
• Helpful tools, including an affordability calculator, rental checklist, and information about renters' rights and responsibilities
• 24/7 access online and support from a toll-free, bilingual call center, available at 1-877-428-8844, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm CST
• Housing information that is updated daily to keep it relevant
• A resource for families displaced during times of disaster

Benefits to tenants

• FREE and anonymous searches
• Search by rent, size, location, proximity to your work and more
• Detailed, up-to-date listings with photos
• Listings of affordable and market rate rentals and accessible housing with extensive advanced search features
• Basic, advanced and accessible searches help locate housing to meet very specific needs, and printer-friendly results can be sorted by preferences, like rent amount or location
• Users can call a toll-free call center for live, human assistance or access the service through TDD/TTY; support is also available by mail, fax and email
• Access helpful tools such as a rent calculator and links to housing resources

Benefits to landlords

• FREE listing service
• Login online 24/7 to update, add or remove listings
• If you do not have internet access, you can still use this service! Call the toll-free call center to update your property information at 1-877-428-8844
• Remove listings from public view immediately after renting to help avoid unwanted calls
• All listings can include pictures and links to promote company websites, and listings can remain live until the property is rented, with no need to re-list units after a cut-off point

IowaHousingSearch.org is maintained by Emphasys Software. Toll-free call-center support is provided MyHousingSearch.com.