The Story County Housing Trust (SCHT) is a non-profit organization and a designated Housing Trust Fund by the Iowa Finance Authority for Story County. The goal of the SCHT is to improve affordable housing in Story County.

The SCHT provides funding to grantees who provide housing assistance under one of two programs: 1) Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation or 2) Rental/Shelter Based Assistance

For Those Seeking Housing Assistance:

Funding is available for home repair including but not limited to:
-Roofs
-HVAC
-Septic Systems
-Siding

Funding is also available for rental assistance.

If you would like to apply for either of these programs, please contact Andrew Collings at 515-334-0075 or acollings@dmampo.org

Notice of Public Input

Public Input is being sought on the proposed Draft 2023 Housing Assistance Plan (HAP). Click HERE for a copy of the document.

If you would like to provide comments for the Draft 2023 HAP please send them to Andrew Collings at acollings@dmampo.org or 515.334.0075. Comments are due by Tuesday, September 20 by 5 PM. Comments can also be provided at the Board Meeting to be held Tuesday, September 20 at 2 pm. Those wishing to join the meeting can use the following link:

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Notice of Board Meeting

A Board of Directors’ Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM. It will be held as a hybrid meeting.

In Person Location: Ames Chamber Office

304 Main Street

Ames, Iowa 50010

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Next meeting: October 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.