Story County reopens Low and Moderate Income housing support applications with tight Oct. 7 deadline

Sep 22, 2026

County staff will reopen applications for the Story County LMI Housing Support Program after receiving earlier submissions from Ames and Nevada; Mid Iowa Planning Alliance findings cited an estimated 2,100+ units needed and an anticipated urban renewal plan adoption in November 2026.

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The Story County Board voted Sept. 22 to reopen applications for the county's Low and Moderate Income (LMI) housing support program, seeking additional proposals from communities and allowing applicants to revise earlier submissions. Staff said the two existing applications from Ames and Nevada totaled $255,000 and that Colo. withdrew its application.

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