Iowa Council on Homelessness
On November 17, 2003, former Governor Tom Vilsack issued Executive Order Number 33 that created the Iowa Council on Homelessness (“Council”). As stated in the Executive Order,” the state of Iowa recognizes that public and private efforts to address and prevent homelessness are in the best interests of all Iowans, and the State of Iowa is committed to ensuring all Iowans have access to safe, decent and affordable housing, health care and education.” The Council is made up of 38 voting members from across the state and includes representatives of state and local governments, nonprofits, advocates and homeless or formerly homeless individuals.
Council Agendas and Minutes
- 2010 Agendas and Minutes
- 2009 Agendas and Minutes
- 2008 Agendas and Minutes
- 2007 Agendas and Minutes
- 2006 Agendas and Minutes
- 2005 Agendas and Minutes
- 2004 Agendas and Minutes
Public Awareness
- Governor's Proclamation - 2009 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
- 2009 Homelessness Sleep-Outs
- Homelessness Fact Sheet
- How Can You Help End Homelessness?
- How Vulnerable Are You to Homelessness?
- Iowa Council on Homelessness Facts & Observations
- Why are People Homeless?
Homeless Assistance Program
- 2010 ESG Awards
- 2010 HAP Application
- Homeless Assistance Fund Management Guide
- Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) Draw Request Form
- Homeless Shelter Operations Grant Program (HSOGP) Draw Request Form
- ESGP Administrative Rules
- HSOG Administrative Rules
- Emergency Shelter Grant Program Desk Guide
Continuum of Care
- Federal Reporting for Supportive Housing Program & Shelter Plus Care Transition to e-snaps
- HUD Annual Progress Report for Supportive Housing Program & Shelter Plus Care
Other Documents Available
- ICH Administrative Rules
- 2010 ICH Nomination Form
- A Comprehensive Homeless Strategy for Iowa (2006)
- Annual Action Plan for 2008
- 2005 Iowa Statewide Homeless Study
- 2005 Iowa Statewide Homeless Study Appendix II
- 2006 Annual Homelessness Report
- 2007 Annual Homelessness Report
- 2008 Annual Homelessness Report
- 2009 Annual Homelessness Report
- 2007 BALANCE OF STATE Continuum of Care Application
- 2008 BALANCE OF STATE Continuum of Care Application
- 2007 Statewide Housing Activity Survey
- Mental Health and Homeless in Iowa
- Senate File 2161
- Executive Order No. 33
- By-laws
- ICH Voting Membership Chart
- ICN Locations
Related Information
- HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program
- PRICED OUT in 2006 The Housing Crisis for people with Disabilities
- HUD Homeless Information
- Melville Charitable Trust
- National Coalition for the Homeless
- Social Security - Service To the Homeless Page
- US Interagency Council on Homelessness
- Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) Overview
Point in Time
- January 2006 State of Iowa Point in Time Count
- July 2006 State of Iowa Point in Time Count
- January 2007 State of Iowa Point in Time Count
- 2009 Statewide Point in Time Count
- 2010 Point in Time
