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Story County reports 30 first‑time homebuyer grants and two Homes for Iowa houses funded with ARPA
Summary
County Administrator Lucas Young told the Board that Story County Housing Trust used ARPA funds to grant 30 first‑time homebuyer awards and to deliver two 1,200 sq. ft. Homes for Iowa houses (one in Nevada, one in McCallsburg).
The Story County Board of Supervisors received the annual American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) report from the Story County Housing Trust (SCHT) on June 2, with Administrator Lucas Young outlining how federal recovery funds have been used to support local affordable housing efforts.
Young said ARPA funding allowed the SCHT to expand its First‑Time Homebuyer Program, issuing 30 grants to qualifying buyers. He also stated Homes for Iowa had delivered two 1,200 square‑foot houses—one in Nevada and one in McCallsburg. The Board acknowledged those outcomes during the meeting.
Why it matters: local use of ARPA funds for housing expands affordable homeownership options in Story County and demonstrates one use of federal recovery dollars at the county level. The board received the report; no additional ARPA appropriations or changes were proposed at the meeting.
What’s next: the report was accepted as presented; county staff and SCHT will continue program administration under existing allocations. No additional funding decisions were taken during the meeting.
