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Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report
Staff
Michelle Schnier
Director of Housing and Support Services
Kelley Deutmeyer
ECIA Executive Director
Carl Reimer
Housing Development Specialist
Mindy Meyers
Family Support Coordinator/Site Manager
Mindy Wiley
Family Support Coordinator/Site Manager
Maria Elgin
Housing Specialist
Michelle Huseman
Housing Specialist
Lori Joester
Housing Manager
Debbie Maier
Housing Specialist
Jenny Schrobilgen
Housing Specialist
Leonard O’Connell
Maintenance Manager
Sean O’Malley
Maintenance Manager
Tom Simpson
Maintenance Manager
Organization/Mission
Organization
Established in 1978, the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing
Authority (EIRHA) operates as a division of the East
Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA), which
provides staff and administrative support to EIRHA.
2015 Program Operating Income
Housing Choice
Voucher
$5,039,207
FY ’15 CFP
$161,471
ROSS ESS
$38,965
ROSS FSS 13
$66,746
EIRHA was organized pursuant to Chapter 28E, Code
of Iowa, and was established and created as a regional
Housing Authority for the following counties:
EIDC
739,756
EIRHC - Tax Credit
(Evergreen Meadows)
$143,272
Cedar
Dubuque
Scott
ClintonJackson
DelawareJones
Public Housing
$538,262
(excluding the cities of Dubuque, Clinton, Camanche &
Davenport, as they have their own Housing Authorities
established)
EIRHC - USDA Units
$37,876
Public Housing Operating Subsidy
$335,322
Ross Family Self-Sufficiency (S8 & PH)
$156,669
Mission
The goal of the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing
Authority (EIRHA) is to provide decent, safe,
and affordable housing for eligible households;
to provide opportunities and promote selfsufficiency; create economic independence;
and provide home ownership opportunities for
Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing
Program participants.
Tenant Based Rent Assistance
$433,123
EIRHC - Tax Credit (Asbury Meadows)
$227,761
The pie chart depicts the fiscal year 2015 programs and funding
sources, as well as the amount of operating income.
[All figures contained herein based on Fiscal Year 2015 unaudited financial statements]
Green Accreditation
On July 1, 2013, EIRHA received Provisional Accreditation from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Provisional Accreditation means that EIRHA has made
commitments to implement best practices in both
management of the housing portfolio and effectiveness of its
operations. The accreditation is valid for two years.
Manchestor Manor residents expressed
interest in planting a garden. Staff accommodated
the request and supplied and built a raised bed
garden for the elderly and disabled residents. The
residents planted, maintained and harvested from
the garden throughout the spring and
summer.
The Affordable Green Initiative includes three components
that focus on developing core competencies and skill sets for
HUD’s housing grantees and partners across all
affordable housing programs. The components are:
- Training of individuals (across multiple job types).
- Direct technical assistance to organizations.
- A pilot green accreditation of HUD assisted
organizations aimed at helping these organizations to institutionalize energy efficiency, healthy and green building practices in their day-to-day
operations as well as long term rehabilitation and redevelopment of their affordable housing
portfolios.
Accomplishments:
Recycling- Units are provided with recycling bins at designated sites.
Interior Air - 226 units are smoke free.
Energy Reduction - Heating systems have been upgraded.
Water Reduction - Public Housing Units have low-flow aerators installed.
Resident Training - Education in energy awareness to tenants.
Staff Training - Education in energy awareness to staff.
Petal Project Certification - The agency received Petal certification.
In June, 2014 the EIRHA administrative offices became
Petal Certified through the Petal Project. The Petal
Project is a green-business certification program that
offers a framework for saving money and resources
while establishing a community-wide definition of
a green business. The framework focuses on waste
reduction, pollution prevention, water and energy
conservation and staff education.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
HCV Assistance by County Year
[July 1, 2014- June 30, 2015]
EIRHA has an Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) with the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to serve 983 families and has a calendar year budget for Housing
Assistance Payments (HAP) that cannot be exceeded.
Dubuque County
$601,817
The HCV program is designed to meet the needs of low-income families and elderly/disabled
15%
by providing rental assistance in their existing housing units. The participating family chooses
a decent, safe, and sanitary rental unit. EIRHA makes monthly rental payments on behalf of
the tenant to the landlord to assist the household with their rent. Participating households
pay a minimum of 30% of their adjusted income or $50.00, whichever is greater, toward
Delaware County
rent and utilities. The rental unit must pass a Housing Quality Standard inspection and fall $332,281
8%
within HUD’s Payment Standard Schedule. Households are allowed to select a housing unit
anywhere in the seven county region served by EIRHA except for the cities of Dubuque,
Clinton, Camanche and Davenport.
Clinton County
In April, 2004, EIRHA assumed the City of Maquoketa’s Annual Contributions Contract for 156 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
In July, 2014, EIRHA assumed the transfer of 100 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from the City of Bettendorf.
Over 1,206 households benefited from the rental assistance program during the fiscal year
with a total of $4,049,468 in rental assistance provided to landlords on the behalf of elderly/
disabled individuals and families with low income.
Jones County
$460,562
11%
Cedar County
$240,268
6%
Jackson County
$213,211
5%
City of Maquoketa
$545,953
14%
$410,094
10%
Scott County
$584,427
15%
City of Bettendorf
$660,855
16%
HCV Households Assisted by County
[July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015]
History of Housing Assistance Payment Expenditure & Lease Up
108
Dubuque County
169
15%
106.49
Jones County
150
12%
Cedar County
81
7%
106
103.62
Percent
104
102
100.75
100
99.89
Expenditure
98.9
Lease Up
98
Series1
96
Series2
94
94.67
94.41
94.79
Delaware County
125
10%
Jackson County
78
6%
Clinton County
134
11%
City of Maquoketa
168
14%
92
90
88
2011
1
2012
2
Calendar Year
2013
3
2014
4
Scott County
148
12%
City of Bettendorf
153
13%
HCV Client Profile
To qualify for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, the family’s income may not exceed 50% of the median income for their county, using
income guidelines established by HUD. EIRHA staff serves as a liaison between the program participant and the landlord. In fiscal year ’15, EIRHA’s
average monthly housing assistance payment sent to landlords was $324.79.
Since 2002, EIRHA has had a waiting list for program services. At the end of fiscal year ’15; 5,016 households were on the waiting list with an average wait
of twelve months. Effective July 1, 2015 all applicants are served in order by date and time of application with no preferences.
When the applicant reaches the top of the waiting list, they must meet the income guidelines and cannot have been charged or convicted of drug related
or violent criminal activity during the past three years.
35
35
30%
30
26%
25
20
11%
15
10
5%
2%
0
1
2
4
3
Number of Bedrooms
5%
5
0
23%
25
20
0
10%
27%
30
5
14%
15
10
43%
45
40
Percent
Percent of Households
Bedroom Size Distribution
Income Ranges of Housing
Choice Voucher Residents
4%
Distribution of Income
$0
$1 $5,000
$5,001 - $10,001 - $15,001 - $20,001 - $25,000+
$10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Amount of Income
Wages
26%
Other
15%
Race of Participants
White 77%
Black 22%
Hispanic 1%
American Indian 0%
Welfare
13%
Zero Income
5%
SS/SSI/Pension
41%
Public Housing Program
Public Housing Operating Reserve
EIRHA currently owns and manages 164 public housing units located in
Dyersville, Bellevue, Manchester, Colesburg, Miles, Sabula, DeWitt, Holy
Cross, Hopkinton, Worthington, Delmar, Preston, Peosta, and Wheatland.
Overall, a 98.63% occupancy level is maintained. There are 85 units of
elderly/disabled and 79 units of family housing. The family housing is
scattered-site single family homes and duplexes. The senior/disabled
developments range in size from 4-plexes to a 23 unit two-story building.
Most of the developments have a waiting list.
$800,000
$716,590
$700,000
Amount
For fiscal year ’15, EIRHA’s Operating Budget was $538,262 and Operating
Subsidy was $335,322. EIRHA uses rental receipts to manage and maintain
the units. $99,302 was paid for utility costs, $402,289 for maintenance
and operations, and $300,811 was paid for administrative and other
expenses.
$603,428
$577,254
$600,000
$552,130
$492,801
$437,422
$418,835
$360,576
$500,000
$432,670
$400,000
$276,729
$280,270
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
Although EIRHA is a tax exempt organization, approximately $27,310
was paid to local governments for payments in lieu of taxes. The public
housing program has an operating reserve of $276,729. The reserve funds
are used to rehab or build new single family homes that are then sold to
qualifying families that are at or below 80% of the county median income
guideline.
’05
’06
’07
’08
’09
’10
’12
’11
98.93%
98.88%
98.63%
98.63%
98.63%
’15
Public Housing Payment in Lieu of Taxes
$25,797
$24,400
$25,000
Amount
Percent
99
‘14
Fiscal Year
$30,000
History of Public Housing Lease-Up
’13
$24,305
$22,937
$22,669
$27,310
$25,546
$22,459
$18,483
$20,000 $17,839
$17,278
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
98
98.02%
’10
’11
’12
’13
Fiscal Year
’14
’15
$0
’05
’06
’07
’08
’09
’10
’11
Fiscal Year
’12
’13
‘14
‘15
PH Client Profile
To qualify for the Public Housing program, a household’s income cannot exceed 80% of the median income guideline for their county. Residents pay
a minimum of 30% of their adjusted income or $50.00, whichever is greater, toward rent and utilities. Rental payments are made directly to EIRHA on
the first of each month. The average monthly rent payment for fiscal year ’15 was $197.24.
Residents that are working or have a higher income have a choice of paying rent based on the 30% formula or a flat rent. Staff review the rents
annually and presents them to the EIRHA Board of Directors for a final approval.
Based on statistical data, approximately 50% of the households admitted to the public housing program are considered extremely low income (at or
below 30% of the area median income adjusted for family size).
Distribution of Income
Resident Participation
HUD specifies that PHAs shall include in the operating subsidy eligibility calculation $25 per
occupied unit, per year, for resident participation activities. Of this $25 per occupied unit, $15 will
be used toward resident association activities and $10 toward resident participation funding. A PHA
cannot decline these funds nor refuse to use the funds for the purpose intended.
Wages
27%
Other
12%
Zero Income
8%
In fiscal year ’15, these funds provided board meeting refreshments, attendance assistance (used
to offset transportation and childcare costs of attendees), and the distribution of a quarterly
newsletter for all public housing residents.
25%
Percent of Households
SS/SSI/
Pension
50%
Income Ranges of Public Housing Residents
25
Age of Participants
24%
40
Race of Participants
20
White 92%
Black 6%
Hispanic 1%
American Indian 1%
17%
15
13%
10 9%
6%
6%
30
25%
25
20
16%
15
10
5
35%
35
Percent
30
Welfare
3%
12%
8%
4%
5
0
$0
$1$5,000
$5,001- $10,001- $15,001- $20,001- $25,000+
$10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Amount of Income
0
0-5
6-17
18-50
51-61
Age Ranges
62-82
83+
CFP and Operating Subsidy
Operating Subsidy
$347,673
$350,000
Capital Fund Program (CFP)
In recent years, major improvements to the Public Housing
units have been necessary to ensure their long-term
viability. EIRHA has been successful in receiving CFP dollars
from HUD to finance these capital improvements. Funds
are awarded on a formula basis to Housing Authorities to
plan for their capital improvements over a five-year period.
$340,000
$335,322
$327,338
$330,000
Amount
$325,497
EIRHA received a contract for $161,471 for the 2014 CFP.
The award was funded in fiscal year 2014 and included
the following upgrades such as: flooring replacement,
scattered site roof replacement and appliance
replacement.
$320,000
$320,467
$317,823
$315,289
$313,485
$310,000
$300,000
$0
2008
2010
2009
2011
2013
2012
2014
2015
Fiscal Year
Operating Subsidy Funds
In November 2001, EIRHA began receiving Operating
Subsidy Funds for the Public Housing program. The
Operating Fund program was established under QHWRA,
section 519. The operating fund provides subsidies to local
Housing Authorities to assist in funding the operating and
maintenance expenses of their properties. The subsidies
are required to help maintain services and provide
minimum operating reserves.
Capital Fund Program
1
9
‘13
‘14
61
$1
,47
8
89
$1
$1
58
,36
4
$200,000
$1
74
,15
Amount
,05
1
$2
27
,5
$2
29
,68
31
9
,01
6
29
$2
9
$2
18
,31
$2
27
,42
$250,000
$2
41
,33
5
$300,000
2
,89
89
$2
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
‘05
‘06
‘07
‘08
‘09
‘09
**
Fiscal Year
‘10
‘11
‘12
*includes
incentive
**stimulus
Public Housing Developments
Dyersville Family, Dyersville, IA 52040
509-511 3rd Street NW Duplex (accessible)
510-512 2nd Street NW Duplex
509 2nd Street NW SFH
510-512 3rd Street NW Duplex
612 2nd Street NW SFH
624 2nd Street NW SFH
706 2nd Street NW SFH
521 3rd Street NW SFH
522 3rd Street NW SFH
Dyersville Elderly (Villa Park Apts.)
Dyersville, IA 52040
501 9th Avenue SW, #100-113
Manchester Family, Manchester, IA 52057
105-107 Quaker Mill Duplex
121-123 Winslow Drive Duplex 125-127 Winslow Drive Duplex
113-115 Ludland Drive Duplex 120-122 Ludland Drive Duplex (accessible)
125-127 Ludland Drive Duplex
117 Ludland SFH
121 E. Honey Creek SFH
145 E. Honey Creek SFH
105-107 Nelson Circle Duplex 113 Nelson Circle SFH
128-130 Nelson Circle Duplex
420 S. Tama SFH
504 Buchanan SFH
513 E. Prospect SFH
BR
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Manchester Elderly (Manchester Manor)
Manchester, IA 52057
912 E. Main Street, #100-110 & 200-212
1
Colesburg Family, Colesburg, IA 52035
416-420 South Franklin Duplex 2
Bellevue North Elderly, Bellevue, IA 52031
400 North 4th Street, #1-8
BR
1
Holy Cross Family, Holy Cross, IA 52053
912 Parkview, Units A-B Duplex
Bellevue South Elderly, Bellevue, IA 52057
207 South 2nd Street, #1-4 1
Miles Elderly, Miles, IA 52064
31 Forrest Street, #1-8
Worthington Family
Worthington, IA 52078
506 3rd Avenue SE SFH
301 1st Avenue East SFH
3
2
1
Delmar Family, Delmar, IA 52037
212 Lincoln Avenue SFH
214 Lincoln Avenue SFH 2
3
Peosta Family, Peosta, IA 52068
150 Peterson Drive Duplex
152 Peterson Drive Duplex
170 Peterson Drive Duplex
172 Peterson Drive Duplex
188 Peterson Drive Duplex
190 Peterson Drive Duplex
208 Peterson Drive Duplex
210 Peterson Drive Duplex (accessible) 2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
DeWitt Family, DeWitt, IA 52742
1307 9th Street SFH 1313-1315 9th Street Duplex 1321 9th Street SFH 1403 8th Street SFH 1509 8th Street SFH 702 2nd Avenue SFH 104-106 4th Street Duplex 110-112 4th Street Duplex 1117 9th Street Court SFH 3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
Wheatland Elderly (Town House Villa)
Wheatland, IA 52777
201 S. Bennett Street, Apts. 1-4 1
Rehab - Single-Family Homes
303 Pleasant St., Lost Nation, IA
321 2nd Ave. SW., Dyersville, IA
2
3
Sabula Elderly (River City Apts.)
Sabula, IA 52070
208 Sycamore Street, #1-8
1
Sabula Family, Sabula, IA 52070
1001 A-B Lake Street Duplex
1007 A-B Lake Street Duplex
2
3
DeWitt Elderly (DeWitt Senior Heights)
DeWitt, IA 52742
612 13th Street, #100-107
626 13th Street, #108-115
1
1
Dyersville Family II, Dyersville, IA 52040
324-326 6th Avenue SE duplex
1005 8th Avenue SE SFH
1124 2nd Avenue SE SFH
2
3
4
Hopkinton Family, Hopkinton, IA 52237
403 Culver Road Duplex 405 Culver Road Duplex
311 Hopkinton & Culver Road SFH 111 School Street SFH
2
3
3
2
Preston Family, Preston, IA 52069
131-135 Anna Court Duplex
141-145 Anna Court Duplex
212 S. Faith Street SFH
511 St. Joseph Street SFH
2
2
3
3
BR
2
Family/Elderly
Self-Sufficiency
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
Prior to 2014, the FSS program was administered as two separate
programs – one for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants and
one for Public Housing participants. The Consolidated Appropriations Act
of 2014 combined funding for both programs to allow a single program
to serve family from both programs, thus increasing the number of Public
Housing Authorities that could qualify for a Coordinator. On January 1,
2015, this was implemented and EIRHA was awarded $203,038 to support
funding for three coordinators that are now all rolled into one program.
At fiscal yearend, EIRHA was serving the following number of families:
Section 8 HCV; 133 households with an average escrow account of $1,766
and 108 successful completions.
Public Housing; 55 households with an average escrow account of $1,273
and 48 successful completions.
In the FSS program, the Coordinators work with a network of service
providers and task force groups in the region to obtain the needed
services to assist program participants reach economic self-sufficiency.
Services offered include motivational training, career counseling,
employment skills training, budgeting/financial aid, household
management counseling and personal development counseling. The
program is designed to promote employment and offer an opportunity to
save money amongst participants.
Participants of FSS can earn a savings account through increases in their
earned income. This savings account is referred to as an escrow account.
As a household’s income increases their earnings through employment,
an amount equal to 30% of that increase is deposited into an escrow
account. The account earns interest and is returned to the participant
upon successful completion of their FSS contract.
Elderly Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Program
On February 26, 2015, EIRHA was awarded a three year
Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service
Coordinator Program grant in the amount of $246,000 to
continue providing services to its elderly and/or disabled
Public Housing residents. The 2011 grant for these services
expired in September, 2014. The purpose of the grant is to
allow for the provision of a Service Coordinator to
coordinate supportive services and other activities designed
to help Public and Indian housing elderly and/or disabled
residents to age-in-place. The service coordinator ensures
that these program participants are linked to the supportive services they need to achieve self-sufficiency or remain
independent.
There are currently 64 participants on the ESS program with
25 successful completions.
FSS Success Story
“I’m so thankful for the escrow account I received
through the FSS program. We have been trying to save
money to move forward but it has been difficult. This
program gave me goals to reach and the ambition to
reach them. The escrow account will help me get into a
house and keep me moving forward with my goals.
-FSS participant
Home Ownership
Public Housing Home Ownership Program
Through EIRHA’s Public Housing Home Ownership Program, first-time home
buying low-income households are given the opportunity to purchase their
Public Housing units. Of the 164 Public Housing units, 27 are single family
scattered-site units located in Dyersville, Manchester, DeWitt, Hopkinton,
Preston, Worthington, and Delmar.
At the present time, five families have purchased the Public Housing units
that they reside in; two units were located in the city of Manchester and
three in the city of Dyersville.
Housing Choice Voucher Home Ownership Program
Since July 1, 2003, EIRHA has implemented a Housing Choice Voucher
Home Ownership Program. The plan states that EIRHA will assist 25 current
voucher recipients with home ownership. To date, 21 families have been
assisted with the purchase of their own home through the HCV home
ownership program. In accordance with the program regulations, monthly
rental assistance can be used to assist a participating household with making
their mortgage payments rather than paying a portion of their monthly rent.
Housing Development Projects
Manchester Single - Family Home Construction
Four lots were purchased on Marion Street in Manchester, Iowa to construct
new single family homes. The homes were built and sold to qualifying home
buyers.
Asbury Single - Family Home Construction
Five single family lots were purchased on Trenton Street in the City of
Asbury. All five of the homes were sold to qualifying home buyers.
Lost Nation and Dyersville - Single-Family Home Rehab
Existing single family homes were purchased in Lost Nation and Dyersville.
The Dyersville and Lost Nation homes were rehabbed and will be sold
through a rent to own option with qualifying families.
Applicants for these homes must be income-qualified, be considered a firsttime home buyer, attend a homeownership counseling session, and be able
to secure a first mortgage on the home.
Housing Counseling
On July 30, 2010, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
approved the EIRHA as a Housing Counseling Agency. EIRHA has met the
department’s initial approval criteria and submitted an acceptable housing
counseling plan to serve its target area (Dubuque, Delaware, Jackson,
Cedar, Clinton, Jones and the city of Bettendorf (Scott) counties). The
Department approved the EIRHA to provide money management, prepurchase counseling, and home improvement and rehabilitation counseling in
accordance with its counseling plans. To date, 153 families were assisted with
Housing Counseling assistance.
HUD Housing Counseling Grant
EIRHA received a grant for $15,991 from HUD to support EIRHA’s HUD
approved housing counseling program to respond flexibly to the needs
of residents and neighborhood, and deliver a wide variety of housing
counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, renters and the homeless.
Workforce Housing
In March, 2012, ECIA received Single Family New Production funds from
the Iowa Economic Development Authority to cover down payment
costs for moderate income households to construct single family houses,
condominiums and town homes in several locations in Dubuque. To qualify,
home buying families cannot exceed 80% of the Dubuque County Median
Income.
EIRHC entered into a contract for services with the Developers to provide
the homebuyers with housing counseling services throughout the duration
of the build-out and for two years after occupancy.
As of June 30, 2015, 112 homes were completed and closed for the Single
Family New Production grant.
“I want to thank EIRHA for their
help and support, you’ve made
the home buying process easy
and eliminated any fears that
I had. You really did make a
dream a reality”
EIRHA PHAS
Scoring History
Administrative Planning
100
Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)
Under PHAS, HUD evaluates a PHA based on the following indicators:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Physical Assessment/Condition of the PHA’s public housing properties;
Financial Assessment;
Management Assessment;
A) Occupancy rate
B) Tenant Accounts Receivable
C) Accounts Payable
Capital Fund Indicator.
88%
2012
2013
60
50
40
30
20
10
2010
2011
Year
EIRHA SEMAP
Scoring History
100 96%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2011
2012
2013
2014
90
80
70
60
Percent
Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)
The purpose of the SEMAP is to measure Public Housing Authority management
performance in 14 key areas of the Housing Choice Voucher tenant-based
assistance program. SEMAP enables HUD to ensure program integrity and
accountability by identifying PHA management capabilities and deficiencies,
and by improving risk assessment to effectively target monitoring and program
assistance.
92%
70
From this data, HUD awards an overall PHA’s score based on the indicator scores.
On March 25, 2011, HUD implemented the interim rule which changed the
assessment process, making it challenging for PHA’s to remain high performers.
EIRHA has qualified for small PHA deregulation based on the number of ACC units
and previous PHA’s high ranking. As a result, EIRHA is not assessed the following
two years.
93%
80
Percent
Stream-Lined Annual Plan
EIRHA received approval of its Stream-Lined Annual Plan, a comprehensive
guide to EIRHA programs, operations, and strategies for meeting the housing
needs within the region. The plan states the Housing Authority’s mission and its
strategies and goals for achieving that mission.
93%
90
50
40
30
20
10
0
2010
Year
Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Corporation (EIRHC)
EIRHC was established in 1990 and organized as a not-forprofit under the provisions of Chapter 504A of the Iowa
Code. Its purpose is to promote the general social welfare
of eligible occupants of rental housing as determined by
the United States Department of Agriculture, Iowa Finance
Authority, and Iowa Department of Economic Development
regulations, without regard to race, color, religion, creed or
national origin; to acquire, construct, improve, and operate
any real or personal property or interest or rights.
The Board of Directors is a mirror image of EIRHA’s Board of
Directors, with members representing the seven counties
in the region as well as representation from tenants. The
Corporation is the same staff as EIRHA, which is staffed by
ECIA.
Worthington West Ridge and Grand Mound Churchview
USDA Units
EIRHC owns and manages ten USDA funded elderly housing
units: six one bedroom units located at 502 Williams
Street in Grand Mound, Iowa and four one-bedroom units
located at 317 2nd Ave., SW, in Worthington, Iowa, with an
annual budget of approximately $37,836. Services provided
for the elderly tenants include counseling, referrals, and
community activities. 100% lease-up was maintained at
both sites for fiscal year ‘15.
Tenant Based Rent Assistance (TBRA)
In March, 2014, the EIRHC was awarded an IFA HOME
Investment program grant for $998,064 for Tenant Based
Rental Assistance (TBRA). These funds provide rental and
security deposit assistance for affordable, decent, safe
and sanitary housing to qualifying families over a two-year
period. To date, 96 families have been assisted with rental
assistance and 42 families have received security deposit
assistance.
Distribution of Income
Wages
22%
Other
16%
Race of Participants
White 40%
Black 50%
American Indian 4%
Hispanic 6%
Welfare
12%
Zero Income
21%
SS/SSI/
Pension
29%
Age of Participants
40
33%
35
34%
30
25
Percent
E.I .R.H .C.
Tenant Based Rent Assistance Program Statistics:
25%
20
15
10
5%
5
0
3%
0%
0-5
6-17
18-50
51-61
62-82
83+
Age Ranges
Housing Trust Fund
In 2014, EIRHC applied to the State of Iowa to be a Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
designee. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 16.181, a Housing Trust
Fund is held within the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA). The intended use of
the funds is for development and preservation of affordable housing for
households with low income in the State of Iowa. The EIRHC HTF received
$379,802 to construct or rehabilitate 192 units of affordable housing with
the following projects: Community Housing Initiative – rehab an old school;
DAC, INC. – replace shower, flooring, roofs, windows, doors, garage, kitchen
cabinets and water heater at scattered sites; Community Action of Eastern
Iowa – weatherization; Single family homes – replace furnace and A/C and
roof; down payment assistance; and replace boilers, roofs, cement and
windows at EIRHA’s scattered sites.
Tax Credit Communities
ASBURY MEADOWS - 2325 Radford Rd., Asbury, IA
In March 2005, the Corporation was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from IFA
and HOME funds from the Iowa Department of Economic Development to construct a 32-unit 2, 3
and 4 bedroom housing development for low to moderate income households in Asbury.
Percent
40 37%
32%
30
98%
‘12
0
$1$5,000
97%
Calendar Year
‘14
30
20%
20
16% 17% 15%
9% 11%
10
0%
98%
‘13
13%
10 7% 6%
96
‘11
18%
15%
13%
99%
97%
‘10
18%
20
$5,001$10,000
$10,001$15,000
6%
6%
2%
0%
65+
51-64
2%
$15,001- $20,001- $25,000+
$20,000 $25,000
0
13-17
>12
18-25
26-35
36-50
Age Ranges
Distribution of Income
72%
Race of Participants
White
Black
Other
Hispanic
60 54%
50
40
30
21%
20
16%
7%
10
0
13%
0%
Amount of Income
70
97
0
25%
100%
98%
Age of Participants
46%
40
80
99
98
53%
Lease-Up History
99%
50
50
Percent of Total Income
100%
100
Income Ranges of Residents
60
Percent of Households
A new for-profit entity was formed as
a subsidiary of EIRHC, the Eastern Iowa
Regional Partnership, L.L.L.P., to act
as the General Partner in the housing
project. A for-profit entity, Eastern Iowa
Development Corporation (formerly
known as Evergreen Meadows, Inc.), was
also developed and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the EIRHC. The open house
for the development was conducted in
May 2004 with its first tenant occupying
the units in June 2004. Evergreen
Meadows operates on a calendar year and
experienced a 96.88% lease-up for CY ’14.
As of June 30, 2015, the complex was at
100% lease-up.
The for-profit entity that was formed as a subsidiary of EIRHC, the Asbury E.I.R.P., L.L.L.P., is
the General Partner in the housing project. The for-profit entity, Eastern Iowa Development
Corporation (formerly known as Evergreen Meadows, Inc.), is a wholly owned subsidiary of the
EIRHC. Lease-up of the units began July, 2006 with final lease-up October 2006. Asbury Meadows
operates on a calendar year and experienced a 98.18% lease-up for CY ‘14. As of June 30, 2015,
the complex was at 100% lease-up.
Percent
PEOSTA EVERGREEN MEADOWS
110 Peterson Dr., Peosta, IA
In March 2003, EIRHC was awarded Low
Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from
the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and
HOME funds from the Iowa Department
of Economic Development to construct
a 24-unit 2, 3 and 4 bedroom housing
development for low to moderate income
households in Peosta.
Wages
Welfare
SS/SSI/
Pension
Income Source
72%
28%
0%
0%
18%
6%
6%
43%
57%
0%
0%
Other
Evergreen
Meadows
Asbury
Meadows
EIRHA-EIRHC Board of Directors - FY ‘15
In Memory...
Merrill “Bud” Smock
4/6/1937 - 7/6/2015
Merrill “Bud” Smock, a long-time supporter of ECIA and
EIRHA was a special man that dedicated his life to the
love of our great Country and to his family and friends.
Bud served 22 years in the US Navy. He also served on
the EIRHA Board from January 1992 to July 2015 and
was Chair from May 2000 to November 2012. Under
Bud’s leadership, the Eastern Iowa Regional
Development Corporation was formed and two Low
Income Housing Tax Credit sites were constructed. Bud
also served on the ECIA Executive and Council Boards for
several years.
Bud’s wife, Darlene Smock passed away earlier this year
in February. They were a special couple and will be sadly
missed. Rest in Peace Bud and Darlene.
EIRHA Board
EIDC Board of Directors - FY ‘15
Bill Rediger, Chair
Dyersville, Iowa
Al Schilling
Angela Rangel
Worthington, Iowa Bettendorf, Iowa
Lenfred Phelps
Colesburg, Iowa
Jim Flogel, Vice-Chair
Dubuque, lowa
Leo Roling
Colesbury, Iowa
Gary Hamilton
Clarence, Iowa
Elise Bergen
Edgewood, Iowa
Linda Duesing, Treasurer
DeWitt, Iowa
Linda Gaul
Earlville, Iowa
Cheryl Kastantin
Wheatland, Iowa
Donna Boss,
Manchester, Iowa
Kelley Deutmeyer,
Secretary
EIRHA Executive Director
Mary Gibson
Preston, Iowa
Mary Hamilton
Clarence, Iowa
John Tegler
Manchester, Iowa
Cliff Bunting
Manchester, Iowa
Joanne Guise
Delmar, Iowa
Pat Johnson
Asbury, Iowa
Bill Rediger, President
EIRHA/EIRHC
Representative
Dyersville, Iowa
Jeff Armstrong
NICC Representative
Peosta, Iowa
Carol Schmitt, Treasurer
Peosta Representative
Peosta, Iowa
Cliff Bunting, Vice President
EIRHA/EIRHC
Representative
Manchester, Iowa
Pat Johnson
Asbury Representative
Asbury, Iowa
Kelley Deutmeyer, Secretary
ECIA Representative
Dubuque, Iowa
Brian Recker
Evergreen/Peosta
Representative
Peosta, Iowa
There are seven counties and 95 municipalities that are members of the E.I.R.H.A. Each county and/or municipal government within the Authority
area are represented by two commissioners appointed by the city or county. The Board of Directors are elected from Authority commissioners. The
This Annual Report was printed on recycled paper.
Board of Directors is responsible for the business and fiscal affairs of the Authority and approves policies for the Housing Authority.