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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Iowa, we recommend that you visit the Iowa Economic Development Authority website or IA Source Link's guidance on financial assistance for businesses.

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Description of Program and Relief

Temporary Suspension of Most Residential Evictions and Property Tax Penalties and Interest

On March 20, 2020, the Governor of Iowa temporarily suspended the authority of landlords to terminate rental agreements and to evict tenants except where a tenant is accused of forcible entry and detainer where the tenant has by force, intimidation, fraud, or stealth entered upon the prior actual possession of another in real property and detains the same, or any other emergency circumstance allowed by law. This suspension applies only to residential properties, not commercial properties. The Governor also temporarily suspended property tax penalties and interest payments.

Government or Lead Agency

Governor of Iowa

Dates Available

March 20, 2020

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information contact the Office of the Governor of Iowa at (515) 281-5211 or https://governor.iowa.gov/contact

List of Additional Information

For more information please visit:

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-additional-state-public-health-emergency-declaration-will-hold


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