Emmet County

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Emmet County General Assistance

609 1st Ave N

Estherville, IA 51334

712-362-5224

Provides financial assistance for necessary services such as rent and utilities in an emergency

Rent Assistance, Utility Assistance

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Emmet County Veterans Affairs

609 1st Ave N

Estherville, IA 51334

712-362-7431

dtietje@emmetcountyia.com

Provides rental assistance, loans, assistance finding housing/shelter, and utility assistance

Emergency Shelter, Rental Housing, Utility Assistance, Lender, Rent Assistance

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Family Crisis Centers

PO Box 295

Sioux Center, IA 51250

712-722-4404

Provides emergency and transitional housing for victims/survivors of domestic violence

Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing

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Northwest Iowa Planning & Development Commission

217 West 5th Street, P.O. Box 1493

Spencer, IA 51301

855-262-7225

kristen.larsen@nwipdc.org

Provides financial assistance with repairs and down payments

Lender

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Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority

2016 Highway Blvd, Ste N

Spencer, IA 51301

712-262-7460

Provides low income housing

Rental Housing

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Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund Inc.

PO Box 1493

Spencer, IA 51301

855-262-7225

Provides financial assistance for home repairs and energy-efficient projects

Lender

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USDA-Rural Development - Area 9 - Storm Lake Area Office

1619 North Lake Avenue

Storm Lake, IA 50588

712-732-1851, Ext. 4

Provides loans, grants, and loan guarantees for individuals and businesses to assisst with affordable housing

Lender

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Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

508 S 1st St

Estherville, IA 51334

712-362-2391

aschlief@udmo.com

Provides financial assistance for permanent housing, weatherization, and energy costs

Lender, Weatherization, Utility Assistance