IEDA AWARDS $35 MILLION IN CREDITS TO WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECTS
21 Sep 2022
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IEDA awards $35 million in credits to Workforce Housing Tax Credit projects
September 21, 2022 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $35 million in workforce housing tax credits to develop new housing across Iowa. The awards were made to support the construction of 57 housing projects in 30 counties statewide.
"Housing is a critical part of Iowa's efforts to attract and keep a skilled workforce, strengthen quality of life in our communities and grow the economy," said Debi Durham, executive director of IEDA and the Iowa Finance Authority. "The awards announced today will help more communities thrive and more families move where opportunities await them."'
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