Housing and Community Development Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
April 3, 2025
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Housing and Community Development Fiscal Year 2026
Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025
Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 3,527,424 3,886,161 4,011,417 3.22 %
Supplies and Services 1,824,546 871,996 2,819,360 223.32 %
Assisted Housing Assistance Payments 6,626,837 6,281,391 7,254,000 15.48 %
Machinery and Equipment 46,402 115,821 7,700 (93.35) %
Total Expenses 12,025,209 11,155,369 14,092,477 26.33 %
Resources
Rental Housing Revenues 745,801 790,960 786,260 (0.59) %
Building Permits 818,407 932,030 1,099,857 18.01 %
Older Adult Home Modification Program Grant 115,321 138,995 451,526 224.85 %
Emergency Guardian Angel - Restricted 1,181 — — — %
Escrow Deposits 10,300 10,687 10,300 (3.62) %
Miscellaneous 9,062 — — — %
Housing TIF 816 118,734 113,711 (4.23) %
Tenant Rent Assistance 1,050 — — — %
Lead Paint Grant - Capital — 125,880 127,793 1.52 %
Lead Paint Grant - Operating 1,521,445 693,265 2,288,529 230.11 %
Family Self Sufficiency Restricted Escrow 30,208 20,000 20,000 — %
Assisted Housing 7,411,395 7,147,751 8,155,010 14.09 %
CDBG Charges 424,583 404,578 390,936 (3.37) %
Total Resources 11,089,569 10,382,880 13,443,922 29.48 %
Property Tax Support 935,640 772,489 648,555 (123,934)
(16.04) %
Percent Self Supporting 92.22 % 93.08 % 95.40 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 21.75 36.00 36.00
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SAFE AND HEALTHY HOMES SUMMARY
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 1,225,365 1,345,073 1,398,160 3.9 %
Supplies and Services 1,371,455 347,162 1,918,993 452.8 %
Machinery and Equipment 86,235 82,100 1,600 (98.1) %
Total Expenses 2,683,055 1,774,335 3,318,753 87.0 %
Resources
Rental Housing Revenues 745,801 790,960 786,260 (0.6) %
Lead Paint Grant Charges 1,521,445 693,265 2,288,529 230.1 %
Total Resources 2,267,246 1,484,225 3,074,789 107.2 %
Property Tax Support 415,809 290,110 243,964 (15.9) %
Percent Self Supporting 84.5 % 83.6 % 92.6 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 10.50 9.25 11.25
* Includes Code Enforcement; Housing Inspections; Fees & Licensing; Lead Hazard
Reduction;Vacant and Abandoned Buildings; and Problem Properties Maintenance
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION SUMMARY
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 254,375 493,456 493,110 -0.1 %
Supplies and Services 49,650 63,044 365,236 479.3 %
Machinery and Equipment 230 — — 0.0 %
Total Expenses 304,255 556,500 858,346 54.2 %
Resources
Escrow Deposits 10,300 10,687 10,300 -3.6 %
Older Adult Home Modification Program Grant 115,321 138,995 451,526 224.9 %
Housing TIF 816 118,734 113,711 -4.2 %
CDBG Charges 161,424 150,578 153,918 2.2 %
Lead Paint Grant - Capital — 125,880 127,793 1.5 %
RRP Repayments/HOME Grant — — — 0.0 %
Total Resources 287,861 544,874 857,248 57.3 %
Property Tax Support 16,394 11,626 1,098 -90.6 %
Percent Self Supporting 94.6 % 97.9 % 99.9 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 5.25 4.69 4.69
* Includes Homeowner Rehabilitation; North End Neighborhood; Older Adult Home Modification
Program; and HEART Program.
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FEDERAL HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 969,771 908,781 924,424 1.7 %
Supplies and Services 179,337 160,170 227,862 42.3 %
Assisted Housing Assistance Payments 6,626,837 6,281,391 7,254,000 15.5 %
Machinery and Equipment 12,177 10,153 800 -92.1 %
Total Expenses 7,788,122 7,360,495 8,407,086 14.2 %
Resources
Emergency Guardian Angel - Restricted 1,181 — — 0.0 %
Tenant Rent Assistance 1,050 — — 0.0 %
Section 8 Moderate Rehab 409 — — 0.0 %
Family Self Sufficiency Program Voucher 197,679 190,271 326,174 71.4 %
Family Self Sufficiency Restricted Escrow 30,208 20,000 20,000 0.0 %
Assisted Housing Assistance Payments 6,707,649 6,281,391 7,254,000 15.5 %
Assisted Housing Administration Fee 722,977 759,336 713,338 -6.1 %
Assisted Housing Miscellaneous Revenue 8,815 2,200 2,200 0.0 %
Total Resources 7,669,968 7,253,198 8,315,712 14.6 %
Housing Choice Voucher Restricted Balance 48,473 45,447 139,953
Property Tax Support 166,627 152,744 231,327 51.4 %
Percent Self Supporting 98.5 % 98.5 % 98.9 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 9.25 9.25 9.25
* Includes Assisted Housing and Family Self-Sufficiency.
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HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 440,893 337,933 352,667 4.4 %
Supplies and Services 55,898 167,358 194,503 16.2 %
Machinery and Equipment 751 8,468 600 (92.9) %
Total Expenses 497,542 513,759 547,770 6.6 %
Resources
Miscellaneous 9,062 — — — %
CDBG Charges 263,128 254,000 237,018 (6.7) %
Total Resources 272,190 254,000 237,018 (6.7) %
Property Tax Support 225,352 259,759 310,752 19.6 %
Percent Self Supporting 54.7 % 49.4 % 43.3 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 2.50 2.41 2.41
* Includes Housing Director (excluding Assisted Housing allocation), Assistant Housing
Director and CD Specialist.
BUILDING & PERMIT ACTIVITIES
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 674,753 800,918 843,056 5.3 %
Supplies and Services 90,591 103,712 112,766 8.7 %
Machinery and Equipment 1,815 57,100 3,500 (93.9) %
Total Expenses 767,159 961,730 959,322 (0.3) %
Resources
Building Permits 818,407 932,030 1,099,857 18.0 %
Total Resources 818,407 932,030 1,099,857 18.0 %
Property Tax Support (51,248) 29,700 (140,535) (573.2) %
Percent Self Supporting 106.7 % 96.9 % 114.6 %
Personnel - Authority FTE —8.40 8.40
*The Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection services previously in Building
Services were moved to the Housing and Community Development Department during Fiscal
Year 2021.
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Improvement Package Summary
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This improvement level package request is for a computer kiosk and scanner to be located at the Federal
Building for Inspection & Construction Services. With the adoption of CitizenServe Permitting and Inspection
software, all applicants will be required to create an online account to submit permit applications. A kiosk
would provide applicants with a way to create their account with the help of a permit clerk, and to then have
the ability to review and pay for their permits at the kiosk. This improvement package is related to the
following City Council Goals and Priorities: Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization:
Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery and Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our
Community that is Viable, Livable and Equitable.
Related Cost:$ 5,400 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Net Cost:$ 5,400
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0018 0.02%
Activity: Building Code Administration
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This improvement package would provide additional funds needed to switch to laptop computers with a
docking station in lieu of the currently budgeted desktop computers for inspectors and two Housing
Supervisors. This improvement would provide additional flexibility for staff to access building records,
documents, software, and HUD related materials to assist in performing their daily tasks. This improvement
package is related to the following City Council Goals and Priorities: Financially Responsible, High-
Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery and Partnership for a
Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable and Equitable.
Related Cost:$ 2,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Net Cost:$ 2,000
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0007 0.01%
Activity: Inspection & Construction Services
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This improvement package request is for increased financial assistance to ensure Community Solutions of
Eastern Iowa (CSEI) is able to continue to staff and manage the Housing Hotline. CSEI is the frontline
service for several community partners to provide resources, referrals, and access to CSEI rapid rehousing
programs. In FY23, the hotline received 3,216 calls. It is estimated that more than 95% originate from within
the City of Dubuque. This improvement package helps meet the City Council goals of Livable
Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live and Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our
Community that is Viable, Livable and Equitable.
Related Cost:$ 35,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Net Cost:$ 35,000
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0118 0.12%
Activity: Housing Administration
Significant Line Items
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Employee Expense
1.FY 2026 employee expense reflects a 3.00% wage package increase.
2.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged from
FY 2025. The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2025.
3.The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2025 to $1,119 in FY 2026
per month per contract which results in an annual cost unchanged of $— or 0.0%.
4.50% Sick Leave Payout increased from $1,821 in FY 2025 to $2,382 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024
actual. Effective July 1, 2019, employees over the sick leave cap can convert 50% of the sick leave over
the cap to vacation or be paid out.
5.The Compensation and Classification study resulted in the following reclassifications of positions:
i.Assisted Housing Coordinator was reclassified to Assisted Housing Administrator
Supplies & Services
6.Housing Assistance Payments increased from 6,281,391 in FY 2025 to $7,254,000 in FY 2026. FY 2026
is based on 980 vouchers and FY 2025 was based on 880 vouchers. FY 2024 actual was 6,616,862.
These expenses cover all Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based programs and are received in
revenue as one lump-sum payment for all voucher types. These voucher types include:
Special Voucher
Type Description Number Allowed to Lease
Currently
Used
Mainstream Serves Non-Elderly Disabled 40 38
Port-Out
Serves residents that move out of
Dubuque, but the receiving city does
not pay for the voucher
Unlimited; however,
residents must live in the
City of Dubuque for 12
months prior to be eligible 21
Tenant Protection
Residents that participate in a HUD
assisted program that is ending, but
they still qualify for assistance 14 13
Homeowner
Housing Choice Voucher holders
that have been assisted for 12-
month and been steadily employed Unlimited 10
Project Based
Serves residents that live at the
Rose of Dubuque needing Assisted
Living 17 16
Veterans Affairs
Supportive Housing
Serves Homeless Veterans referred
through the Veterans Affairs Office 12 9
Family Unification
Program
Serves families who’s housing
situation is a barrier to reunification
of children with their parents and
foster youth aging out, referred from
Department of Human Services 24 23
If a special voucher type is under-utilized, regular Housing Choice Vouchers can be leased up under the
annually allocated budget. The City of Dubuque is authorized to use up to 1,108 vouchers; however, the
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annual budget provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) only
supports approximately 900 vouchers. The city is utilizing 983 vouchers as of December 2024.
7.Family Self-Sufficiency Payments unchanged from $20,000 in FY 2025 to $20,000 in FY 2026 based on
the projected amount earned and to be paid out to participants of U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development Housing Assistance Payments. The FY 2024 actual was $69,184. Family Self-
Sufficiency contracts are for a term of five years and there are several contracts at the end of their term.
The participants will graduate from the program and will earn the Family Self-Sufficiency escrow.
8.The budgeted administrative cost of the Housing Choice Voucher Program increased from $875,932 in
FY 2025 to $909,225 in FY 2026. Administrative revenue of the Housing Choice Voucher Program
decreased from $759,336 in FY 2025 to $713,338 in FY 2026. The resulting Housing Choice Voucher
Program deficit increased from $116,596 in FY 2025 to $195,887 in FY 2026. This deficit is funded by
property taxes.
9.Grants are unchanged from $0 in FY 2025 to $0 in FY 2026. FY 2024 was $25,370. Beginning in FY
2024, this expense and corresponding revenue has moved from the operating budget to the capital
budget.
10.Payments to Other Agencies increased from $169,501 in FY 2025 to $2,196,971 in FY 2026. FY 2024
was $59,563. This includes contracted services with Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
(HACAP) ($70,000), ECIA Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa ($13,000), and Unified Therapy
($24,000).
11.Technology Services increased from $79,882 in FY 2025 to $123,094 in FY 2026. The increase is due to
a change in the MRI annual software expense ($35,000). Previously, this software was paid for by
CARES funds and is now funded by Housing Choice Voucher funds.
Machinery & Equipment
12.Equipment replacement items include ($7,700):
General Housing Administration
Conference Room Chairs (3)$ 600
Section 8 Administration
Smart Phone and Case (2)$ 800
General Housing Inspection
Smart Phones and Cases (2)$ 800
Vacant Abandoned Property
Smart Phones (1)$ 400
Building Code Enforcement
Smart Phones (1)$ 400
Electrical Code Enforcement
Smart Phones (2)$ 800
Recommended Improvement Packages $ 3,900
Total Equipment $ 7,700
Housing Machinery and Equipment
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Revenue
13.The Lead Hazard Control Program was awarded $5,197,053 to administer the Lead and Healthy Homes
Program by HUD in February 2025. The City and partner match is $691,888. The grant performance
period is 48 months from January 1, 2025 through January 1, 2029. In this performance period, 90 units
will have Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Home interventions completed.
14.Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) revenue is received annually from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FY 2026 allocation is expected to be $1,035,721 based
on the FY 2025 actual of $1,031,452. CDBG is used to fund eligible operating and capital improvement
programs. CDBG requirements separate dollars under three categories of spending: Administration,
Public Service, and Uncapped. The only category that affects the general fund is spending for
Administration.
15.Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program participant escrow paid by HUD increased from $0 in FY 2025 to
$122,117 in FY 2026 based on number of participants in FSS. FY 2024 actual was $74,709. There are
85 participants currently enrolled in the FSS program. When a participant increases household income
their HUD housing assistance payment is reduced and put into an escrow for the participant.
16.HUD Voucher Administration Fee decreased from $759,336 in FY 2025 to $713,338 in FY 2026. FY
2024 actual was $722,977. Housing administrative fees are based on the number of vouchers utilized.
17.HUD Housing Assistance Payments increased from $6,281,391 in FY 2025 to $7,254,000 in FY 2026.
FY 2024 actual was $6,707,649. These revenues are based on the number of vouchers budgeted for all
types of vouchers except Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing and Family Unification Program vouchers,
which is 980 in FY 2026. In calendar year 2024, the City is at 881 vouchers.
18.Family Self-Sufficiency HUD grant increased from $190,071 in FY 2025 to $197,674 in FY 2026 based
on the anticipated grant funds for FSS Coordinators from HUD. This increase is due to grants being
awarded in consecutive calendar years.
19.The following chart shows the changes in building inspection revenue for FY 2026:
FY 2024
Actual FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
District Court Fines $ 8,447 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ —
Electrical Permits $ 60,290 $ 89,516 $ 83,917 $ (5,599)
Building Permits $ 533,726 $ 584,657 $ 750,000 $ 165,343
Miscellaneous Permits $ 1,759 $ 3,359 $ 3,866 $ 507
Plan Check Fees $ 72,684 $ 80,564 $ 80,500 $ (64)
Plumbing Permits $ 73,366 $ 78,313 $ 84,213 $ 5,900
Mechanical Permits $ 66,699 $ 93,621 $ 95,321 $ 1,700
Total Inspection Revenues $ 816,971 $ 932,030 $ 1,099,817 $ 167,787
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20.The following chart shows the changes in general housing inspection revenue for FY 2026:
FY 2024
Actual FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Rental Licenses $ 612,433.8 $ 659,300 $ 659,300 $ —
Dwelling Inspection Fee $ 43,578 $ 48,600 $ 48,600 $ —
Complaint Inspection Fee $ — $ — $ — $ —
Appeals Board Fee $ 475 $ 300 $ 475 $ 175
Reimbursements $ 2,903 $ 1,700 $ 2,903 $ 1,203
Penalties $ 10,305 $ 8,000 $ 10,305 $ 2,305
Court Costs $ 26,933 $ 40,000 $ 30,000 $ (10,000)
Total Inspection Revenues $ 696,627.8 $ 757,900 $ 751,583 $ (6,317)
Although the number of cases have remained steady, the court cost revenue has decreased as the
Iowa Judicial Branch fees has increased from $85 and 10% of the settlement amount to $95 and
20% of the settlement amount per case.
Miscellaneous
21.General Housing Inspection is 108% self-supporting in FY 2026 versus 109% self-supporting in FY
2025.
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Housing and Community Development Department creates safe, healthy, affordable housing for all
that promotes strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FY
2024
FY
2025
FY
2026
Full-Time
Equivalent 21.75 36.00 36.00
Resources and Property Tax Support
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
0 2,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000
Rental Housing
Building Permits
Circles Initiative Donations
Escrow Deposits
Miscellaneous
Housing TIF
RRP Repayments
Continuum of Care Grant
HUD Resiliency Grant
Lead Paint Grant
Section 8
CDBG Charges
Property Tax Support
The Housing Department is supported by 36.00 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for only
28.46% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the departments’ expenses are expected to
increase by 26.33% in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025.
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Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$ (Millions)
$3,527,424
$1,824,546
$46,402
$6,626,837
$3,886,161
$871,996
$115,821
$6,281,391
$4,011,417
$2,819,360
$7,700
$7,254,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
$0 $1,750,000 $3,500,000 $5,250,000 $7,000,000
Employee Expense
Supplies and Services
Machinery and Equipment
Section 8
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Administration and Community Development
Mission & Services
Housing & Community Development staff work closely with residents, non-profits, neighborhood groups,
businesses, resident, and neighborhood partners to coordinate local, state, and federal resources to meet
community needs. We strive to create a more viable community by providing safe, affordable housing and
while expanding economic opportunities for residents in all neighborhoods. The Department supports
several boards and commissions working to advance the goals of the City of Dubuque. Through the
boards and commissions, citizens can provide input on the policies that shape the City’s housing and
community development strategies.
Administration and Community Development Funding Summary
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $ 497,541 $ 513,759 $ 547,770
Resources $ 272,189 $ 254,000 $ 237,018
Administration and Community Development Position Summary
FY 2026
Housing and Community Development Director 0.25
Housing and Community Development Director CDBG 0.50
Housing and Community Development Director Sec 8 0.25
Asst. Housing and Community Development Director 0.25
Community Dev. Specialist 0.10
Confidential Account Clerk 0.10
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employees 1.45
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimate
d
Performanc
e Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Address hazardous housing units through rehabilitation and reparation
programs in the C.H.A.N.G.E. Initiative
# of units participating in Homeowner
Rehabilitation Loan Program 10+10 7 10 Goal Met
# units remediated through the Lead
Hazard Control & Healthy Homes
Program (Cumulative 90 units by FY
2029)
20 (FY26)
35 (FY27)
35 (FY28)
0 20 70 Goal Met
# of units completed in Healthy
Homes Production Program
(Cumulative 95 units by FY 2029).
25 (FY26)
35 (FY27)
35 (FY28)
0 25 70 Goal Met
# of units completed in Older Adults
Home Modification Program
(Cumulative 180 units by FY 2029)
40 (FY26)
75 (FY27)
65 (FY28)
0 40 140 Goal Met
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhood Revitalization
Mission & Services
Neighborhood Revitalization staff assists homeowners and rental property owners in rehabbing properties
to comply with all code regulations, rehabilitation standards, weatherization, beautification, accessibility
and lead-based paint removal. Federal, state and local funds are utilized for rehabilitation of housing to
revitalize neighborhoods and create affordable housing for new and existing homeowners and rental
property owners. Projects range from minor home improvements to large-scale housing rehabilitation to
preserve the historic character of the neighborhood.
Neighborhood Revitalization Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $170,612 $161,265 $164,605
Resources $171,724 $161,265 $164,218
Neighborhood Revitalization Position Summary
FY 2026
Urban Development & Housing
Rehabilitation Project Manager 0.48
Community Dev. Grant Administrator 0.75
Inspector I —
Housing Financial Specialist 0.08
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employees 1.31
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs and Economic
Prosperity
1 Activity Objective: Increase homeownership opportunities by encouraging citizen
participation through education, financial counseling, outreach and incentive programs
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
# of Incentive Area substandard units
converted to homeowners 1+1 1 1 Goal Not Met
# of other substandard units
converted to homeowners 1+3 1 3 Goal Met
2
Activity Objective: Improve properties through financial assistance to revitalize
neighborhoods and increase outreach and marketing efforts to promote neighborhood
revitalization
# of participants in the Finally Home!
online workshop 48+79 53 50 Goal Met
# of total outreach efforts to
neighborhood associations and other
activities
5+8 5 5 Goal Met
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Safe & Healthy Housing
Mission & Services
Property maintenance code enforcement and grant-funded programs provide specialized services to
ensure the City’s residents have safe, healthy, and resilient affordable housing options. Through the
adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code in 2016, the minimum standards for rental
properties are more clear and consistent, and require more skillful repairs for code violations. Federal
funding through grants totaling over $11 million allows private home owners and property owners with
rentals to make their units lead-safe, eliminate healthy homes deficiencies, and to ensure the home is
resilient to heavy rain events. Funds are disbursed through forgivable loans, easing the cost-burden for
low-income individuals and families. Activities include: rental licensing, inspections and code
enforcement, the Lead and Healthy Homes Program, and the Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency
Program.
Safe and Healthy Housing Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $2,187,014 $1,462,893 $1,136,957
Resources $1,616,516 $1,171,919 $892,416
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Sustainable Environment: Preserving & Enhancing Natural Resources
1
Activity Objective: Reduce the number of lead-poisoned children, work and school
absenteeism, hospital and emergency visits, and occurrence of medical problems by
performing inspections that identify and correct safety and health hazards in a residential
unit.
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performanc
e Indicator
% Children with Elevated Blood Level
(EBL) (national average is 1.6%)*<1%
Not
Publishe
d
0.014 0.009 Goal in
Progress
# of housing units receiving lead
hazard control grant assistance
(cumulative since 1999)
Cumulative
1,142 1,061 1,096 1497 Goal Met
# of housing units receiving assistance
from the 2021 Lead & Healthy Homes
Grant
90 26 35 62 Goal in
Progress
2 Activity Objective: Promote sustainable, safe, healthy, resilient, efficient and affordable
housing and neighborhoods.
# of dwellings visited by inspection staff 2,760 2,072 2,050 3,500 Goal Met
3
Activity Objective: Increase the number of safe and healthy households through Federal HUD
grants received in FY21 (Lead & Healthy Homes, Healthy Homes Production, Older Adults
Home Modification Program).
# of unit repairs completed
(Cumulative)368 0 131 237 Goal in
Progress
# of advocacy assessments
(Cumulative)472 0 282 190 Goal in
Progress
*The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recognizes a reference level of greater than 3.5 ug/dl to identify children
with higher than average blood lead levels. The 2007 Iowa Department of Public Health shows 78.1% of children under the
age of 6 with a confirmed EBL > 5 ug/dl. This lower value will allow children with lead exposure to receive earlier action to
reduce detrimental effects.
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HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Assisted Housing
Mission & Services
Assisted Housing Programs improve the lives of people living in poverty by building community
partnerships and creating a community where all have the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
Housing stability is provided from US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for
rental assistance. Activities include the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Project-Based Assisted
Housing Programs, Family Unification Program, Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance.
Assisted Housing Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $7,774,844 $7,359,476 $8,405,426
Resources $7,638,170 $7,233,198 $8,295,712
Assisted Housing Position Summary
FY 2026
Secretary 1.00
Assisted Housing Specialist 3.00
Assisted Housing Supervisor 1.00
Assisted Housing Coordinator —
Inspector I 1.00
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employees 6.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Livable Neighborhoods & Housing: Great Place to Live
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Ensure implementation of programs that are accessible and free from
discrimination
% of voucher participant households
that are elderly and/or disabled 50% +60%49%47%Goal Not Met
# of voucher participant households in
homeownership 10 10 8 8 Goal Not Met
PHA ranked as a High Performer by
HUD through the annual Section Eight
Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Goal Met
2 Activity Objective: Promote freedom of housing choice while integrating lower income and
minority persons into the community
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 24
Actual
FY 25
Actual
FY 26
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
# of landlords participating in Housing
Choice Voucher Program 240 220 222 266 Goal Met
# of units willing to accept the Housing
Choice Voucher Program Payments 4000 3216 3737 3387 Goal in
Progress
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HOUSING SERVICES
Code Compliance
Mission & Services
Housing code compliance begins with permit application and plan review. The department serves as
liaison between all other city departments with a role in construction regulation and review. The
department guides customers through the process and advises on all housing code matters in a concise,
timely, and informative manner to ensure a positive customer experience. Our Department performs plan
review and inspections for all construction projects including; building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
solar, signs, fire systems, and ADA compliance. Other activities include supporting appeals boards,
supporting the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program, enforcing property maintenance codes, licensing
storage containers, and managing the Downtown ADA and Lighting incentive programs.
Code Compliance Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $767,159 $961,730 $960,522
Resources $818,407 $932,030 $1,099,857
Code Compliance Position Summary
FY 2026
Permit Clerk 1.00
Deputy Code Official 0.25
Confidential Account Clerk 0.90
Asst. Housing Services Director 0.75
Combination Inspector - Plumbing 1.00
Combination Inspector - General
Housing Inspections 0.50
Inspector II--FT 4.00
Total Full-Time Equivalent
Employees 8.40
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Effective Building Department
ISO numeric rating on building
department effectiveness
(Building Code Effectiveness Grading
Schedule (BCEGS) Score)
< 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 Goal in
Progress
City Council Goal: Connected Community: Equitable Mobility
2 Activity Objective: Ensure all facilities used by the public are fully accessible for persons with
disabilities.
# businesses with improved
accessibility ≥ 3 2 2 3 Goal Met
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100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
41220 - Building Permits (566,329) (533,726) (584,657) (750,000)
41230 - Electrical Permits (66,289) (60,290) (89,516) (83,917)
41240 - Plumbing Permits (67,080) (73,366) (78,313) (84,213)
41280 - Mechanical Permits (53,740) (66,699) (93,621) (95,321)
41400 - Misc Permits (3,359) (1,759) (3,359) (3,866)
41810 - Abandoned Bldg Licenses (27,011) (24,500) (27,360) (28,000)
41815 - Rental License (412,580) (612,434) (659,300) (659,300)
41816 - Dwelling Unit Inspect Fee (60,024) (43,578) (48,600) (48,600)
41817 - Complaint Inspect Fee (85) 0 0 0
41818 - Appeals Board App Fee (2,600) (475) (300) (475)
45240 - Plan Check Fees (80,564) (72,684) (80,564) (80,500)
45300 - Forfeitures/Penalties (8,424) (10,305) (8,000) (10,305)
45455 - Program Fee 0 0 0 0
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs 0 (2,117) 0 (2,117)
47100 - Reimbursements (14,254) (5,255) (1,700) (2,903)
47150 - Refunds (306) 0 0 0
47200 - Insurance Settlements 0 (5,437) 0 0
47300 - Deposits (17,762) (10,300) (10,687) (10,300)
47700 - District Court Fines (39,348) (35,380) (43,500) (32,000)
47820 - Specialized Services 0 0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total (1,419,756) (1,558,305) (1,729,477) (1,891,817)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44000 - Federal Grants (3,323) (11,375) 0 0
44100 - Housing & Urban
Development 0 0 0 0
44400 - State Grants 0 0 0 0
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources (71,884) (10,112) 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (75,207) (21,487) 0 0
4M - Gain on Disposal
48000 - Sale of Real Property (17,500) (16,203) (4,200) (4,600)
48100 - Sale of Personal Property 0 0 0 0
4M - Gain on Disposal Total (17,500) (16,203) (4,200) (4,600)
4N - Transfers
49129 - Transfer in NCascade TIF 0 (816) (118,734) 0
49130 - Transfer in English Ridge TIF 0 0 0 (113,711)
4N - Transfers Total 0 (816) (118,734) (113,711)
810 - Capital Project Internal Svc
4A - Charges for Services
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Revenue
FY24
Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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47820 - Specialized Services 0 0 (126,665) (127,793)
4A - Charges for Services Total 0 0 (126,665) (127,793)
180 - Community Development
4A - Charges for Services
43002 - Homeowner Loan
Repayments (206,545) (107,786) (64,249) (61,104)
43004 - Rental Loan Repayments (16,254) (10,421) (8,371) (7,682)
43006 - Infill Loan Repayments (190,017) (2,048) (2,309) (2,335)
43008 - First Time Homebuyer Repay (63,788) (84,328) (30,213) (23,561)
47100 - Reimbursements (2,264) (52,109) 0 0
47150 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total (478,868) (256,693) (105,142) (94,682)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44050 - Community Dev Block Grants (1,406,820) (1,465,125) (1,031,452) (1,035,721)
47000 - Contrib - Public Sources 0 (2,500) 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (1,406,820) (1,467,625) (1,031,452) (1,035,721)
4M - Gain on Disposal
48000 - Sale of Real Property (136,795) (88,640) 0 0
48100 - Sale of Personal Property 0 0 0 0
4M - Gain on Disposal Total (136,795) (88,640) 0 0
167 - Emergency Guardian Angel
4A - Charges for Services
47100 - Reimbursements 0 0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources (36) (75) 0 (75)
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (36) (75) 0 (75)
168 - Circles Restricted
4A - Charges for Services
47100 - Reimbursements 0 0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib
44000 - Federal Grants 0 0 0 (451,526)
44100 - Housing & Urban
Development (172,515) (184,449) (136,588) 0
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (172,515) (184,449) (136,588) (451,526)
186 - State Rental Rehab
4A - Charges for Services
43001 - HOME Loan Repayments (8,384) (7,371) (6,000) (7,371)
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Revenue
FY24
Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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47100 - Reimbursements 0 0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total (8,384) (7,371) (6,000) (7,371)
Grants/Contrib
44050 - Community Dev Block Grants 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total 0 0 0 0
4K - Unrest Invest Earn
43010 - Interest - Loans (1,766) (506) (1,500) (506)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total (1,766) (506) (1,500) (506)
188 - Lead Paint
4A - Charges for Services
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs 0 0 0 0
47100 - Reimbursements 0 0 0 0
47150 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
47300 - Deposits (6,551) (600) (22,000) (22,000)
4A - Charges for Services Total (6,551) (600) (22,000) (22,000)
4B - Grants/Contrib
45300 - Forfeitures/Penalties 0 (7,796) 0 (7,796)
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs (74,251) (72,592) 0 (120,000)
47100 - Reimbursements (2,326) (3,340) 0 0
47150 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
47205 - Other Settlements (15,581) (5,345) (2,000) (2,000)
4A - Charges for Services Total (92,157) (89,073) (2,000) (129,796)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44100 - Housing & Urban
Development (6,023,475) (7,547,643) (7,230,798) (8,165,012)
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (6,023,475) (7,547,643) (7,230,798) (8,165,012)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn
43000 - Interest (142) (404) (400) (904)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total (142) (404) (400) (904)
4N - Transfers
49100 - Transfer In General Fund (172,382) (241,775) (152,744) (231,327)
4N - Transfers Total (172,382) (241,775) (152,744) (231,327)
181 CDBG CARES Act
4B - Grants/Contrib
44050 - Community Dev Block Grants (195,834) 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (195,834) 0 0 0
Grand Total -11,499,224 -13,081,139 -11,349,189 -14,543,370
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Revenue
FY24
Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6A - Salaries & Wages
100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 1,222,756 1,402,021 1,430,989 1,488,226
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 44,945 753 0 0
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/
Seasonal 0 0 0 0
60400 - Overtime 390 1,370 0 0
60410 - Overtime - Holiday 548 0 0 0
60620 - Special Pay - Holiday 0 0 0 0
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
Ret 1,238 2,066 0 1,005
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
50%1,735 2,028 1,821 2,046
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 7,355 238 0 0
60700 - Special Pay - Witness/Jury 0 0 0 0
60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 7,279 0 0 0
60720 - Spec Pay - Meals No
Overnight 11 0 0 0
60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 50 0 700 700
60760 - Spec Pay - Moving Allowance 0 0 0 0
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 48,592 68,991 72,982 70,817
60400 - Overtime 0 0 0 0
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 0 14 0 0
180 - Community Development
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 294,541 288,216 251,671 259,979
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/
Seasonal 0 0 0 0
60400 - Overtime 0 0 0 0
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
Ret 1,238 0 0 0
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
50%0 0 0 0
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 4,615 1,820 0 0
60760 - Spec Pay - Moving Allowance 0 0 0 0
183 - HUD Disaster Relief
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 0 0 0 0
188 - Lead Paint
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 223,713 229,101 366,410 380,838
60400 - Overtime 0 886 0 0
60620 - Special Pay - Holiday 0 0 0 0
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
50%0 0 0 0
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 2,739 2,298 0 0
60720 - Spec Pay - Meals No
Overnight 0 0 0 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 573,477 591,285 663,424 681,896
60400 - Overtime 39 4,118 0 0
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
Ret 7,439 5,235 5,925 0
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
50%0 355 0 336
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 0 0 0 0
60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 1,820 0 0 0
60720 - Spec Pay - Meals No
Overnight 3 15 0 0
60760 - Spec Pay - Moving Allowance 0 0 0 0
810 - Capital Project Internal Svc
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 0 0 91,632 91,375
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 2,444,521 2,600,809 2,885,554 2,977,218
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 78,303 100,918 109,612 114,082
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 120,132 132,534 135,089 139,489
61510 - Health Insurance 176,399 167,478 216,113 222,822
61540 - Life Insurance 781 839 760 777
61600 - Workers' Compensation 21,722 19,797 21,929 23,566
61700 - Unemployment Compensation 936 1,209 0 1,073
61810 - Uniform Allowance 161 0 0 0
61992 - Physicals 144 149 0 0
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 3,615 5,063 5,583 5,418
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 4,587 6,516 6,890 6,685
61510 - Health Insurance 20,135 11,682 13,424 13,423
61540 - Life Insurance 35 47 46 46
61600 - Workers' Compensation 0 2,259 1,565 3,534
180 - Community Development
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 21,391 21,431 19,253 19,888
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 27,801 27,207 23,757 24,542
61510 - Health Insurance 73,005 41,328 37,182 37,181
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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61540 - Life Insurance 186 165 126 126
61600 - Workers' Compensation 4,249 4,342 4,977 2,789
61700 - Unemployment Compensation 0 0 0 0
61810 - Uniform Allowance 0 0 0 0
183 - HUD Disaster Relief
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 0 0 0 0
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 0 0 0 0
61510 - Health Insurance 0 0 0 0
61540 - Life Insurance 0 0 0 0
61600 - Workers' Compensation 0 0 0 0
188 - Lead Paint
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 16,076 16,514 28,031 29,134
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 21,118 21,730 34,589 35,951
61510 - Health Insurance 60,404 67,128 67,116 67,114
61540 - Life Insurance 172 160 228 231
61600 - Workers' Compensation 5,996 542 657 7,718
61700 - Unemployment Compensation 0 0 0 0
61992 - Physicals 0 0 0 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 40,567 41,961 51,206 52,160
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 54,232 56,237 62,626 64,335
61510 - Health Insurance 124,163 178,037 124,163 124,164
61540 - Life Insurance 434 424 421 471
61600 - Workers' Compensation 1,105 919 1,016 1,062
61992 - Physicals 0 0 0 0
810 - Capital Project Internal Svc
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 0 0 7,011 6,990
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 0 0 8,650 8,626
61510 - Health Insurance 0 0 18,524 18,524
61540 - Life Insurance 0 0 63 63
61600 - Workers' Compensation 773 0 0 2,215
6B - Employee Benefits Total 878,624 926,615 1,000,607 1,034,199
6C - Staff Development
100 - General
62100 - Association Dues 1,818 2,108 1,198 1,081
62200 - Subscriptions 2,230 817 2,720 917
62325 - Mileage 615 194 68 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 7,851 8,691 19,135 19,135
62500 - Education Reimbursement 19,174 11,274 16,650 16,650
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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62325 - Mileage 0 0 0 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 1,191 305 2,341 0
62500 - Education Reimbursement 240 95 168 0
180 - Community Development
62100 - Association Dues 0 940 1,140 0
62200 - Subscriptions 0 0 170 0
62325 - Mileage 0 0 321 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 4,310 2,007 8,075 0
62500 - Education Reimbursement 9,679 2,339 10,255 0
188 - Lead Paint
62325 - Mileage 0 0 4,510 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 27,182 7,158 12,000 4,000
62500 - Education Reimbursement 10,417 10,243 5,925 4,500
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
62100 - Association Dues 175 2,105 179 2,148
62200 - Subscriptions 1,047 1,051 1,068 1,072
62325 - Mileage 268 40 213 1,248
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 6,939 11,939 10,850 10,850
62500 - Education Reimbursement 4,258 14,332 17,177 17,177
6C - Staff Development Total 97,393 75,638 114,163 78,778
6D - Repair/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 100,291 39,387 29,330 36,045
63311 - Vehicle Ops - Diesel 0 0 0 0
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 9,064 8,588 10,530 8,589
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 4,956 11,886 4,876 11,885
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 0 0 0 0
63322 - Vehicle Repair - Accident 0 0 0 0
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 0 0 0 0
63730 - Telecommunications 10,904 9,385 11,855 9,313
63742 - Stormwater 643 189 261 198
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 0 0 0 0
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 0 0 0 0
63730 - Telecommunications 0 0 0 0
180 - Community Development
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 0 0 0 0
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 0 0 0 0
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 0 0 0 0
63730 - Telecommunications 1,418 1,127 1,687 0
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
78 Page 546 of 706
186 - State Rental Rehab
63710 - Electricity 0 0 0 0
63711 - Natural Gas 0 0 0 0
188 - Lead Paint
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 1,206 335 1,000 290
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 3,142 443 8,000 -112
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 0 0 0 0
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 400 0 0 0
63730 - Telecommunications 2,092 1,995 5,106 1,903
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 0 0 0 0
63730 - Telecommunications 3,807 3,044 3,835 3,045
305 - General Const TIF
63730 - Telecommunications 91 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 138,016 76,379 76,480 71,156
6E - Contractual Svcs
100 - General
64010 - Accounting & Auditing 0 0 0 0
64020 - Advertising 1,420 2,723 4,618 2,923
64050 - Recording Fees 24,949 12,516 19,851 12,516
64062 - Refunds 58,393 896 0 0
64070 - Engineering - Outsourced 0 16,673 2,263 2,263
64080 - Insurance - Property 0 2,080 0 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 19,722 19,481 17,689 24,082
64085 - Dust Wipe Testing 0 0 0 0
64086 - Relocations 219 0 0 0
64087 - Building Demolitions 45,653 105,210 42,500 0
64088 - Housing Assistance Payment 0 0 0 0
64089 - FSS Participant Payment 0 0 0 0
64110 - Legal 10 612 0 0
64115 - Special Events 0 0 0 0
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 12,860 13,000 93,000 128,000
64132 - Escrow Payment 17,884 9,188 10,687 10,687
64134 - Loans 0 0 0 0
64135 - Grants 10 25,370 0 0
64140 - Printing 1,488 1,264 1,488 1,302
64145 - Copying 2,904 1,850 2,368 1,849
64150 - Rental - Equipment 975 1,563 820 1,563
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 12,898 12,448 11,562 13,956
64190 - Technology Services 69,201 66,243 65,562 60,099
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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64191 - IT Recharges 16,319 15,558 15,838 16,018
64195 - Credit Card Charge 15,416 16,943 13,786 16,943
64850 - Consulting Engineers 0 9,660 0 9,660
64860 - Speakers 0 0 0 0
64890 - Background Check 0 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 128 34 1,500 1,500
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 0 0 0
64989 - Participant Stipend 0 0 0 0
64990 - Other Contractual Service 0 450 5,000 11,500
167 - Emergency Guardian Angel
64900 - Other Professional Service 824 1,181 0 0
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
64020 - Advertising 1,700 982 1,666 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 0 669 829 797
64115 - Special Events 0 0 0 0
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 6,438 14,859 24,000 350,806
64134 - Loans 0 0 0 0
64135 - Grants 0 0 0 0
64140 - Printing 1,174 999 560 0
64145 - Copying 0 0 0 0
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 141 0 0 0
64190 - Technology Services 0 0 0 0
64191 - IT Recharges 0 0 0 0
64860 - Speakers 0 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
180 - Community Development
64010 - Accounting & Auditing 0 0 3,502 3,502
64020 - Advertising 245 293 506 0
64050 - Recording Fees 2,486 2,235 1,659 2,235
64062 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 3,703 2,778 3,441 3,306
64085 - Dust Wipe Testing 0 0 0 0
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 112,000 0 0 0
64134 - Loans 0 0 0 0
64135 - Grants 0 0 0 0
64140 - Printing 194 148 302 0
64145 - Copying 825 699 15 0
64150 - Rental - Equipment 31 50 26 0
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 2,570 2,736 624 0
64190 - Technology Services 4,330 4,212 8,420 19,220
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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64191 - IT Recharges 16,177 16,460 17,592 18,168
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 0 0 0
183 - HUD Disaster Relief
64081 - Insurance - Liability 0 0 0 0
186 - State Rental Rehab
64081 - Insurance - Liability 0 0 0 0
64134 - Loans 0 0 0 0
188 - Lead Paint
64010 - Accounting & Auditing 0 0 0 0
64020 - Advertising 1,740 3,259 4,746 1,483
64080 - Insurance - Property 498 0 0 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 3,811 3,346 1,451 22,934
64085 - Dust Wipe Testing 8,075 7,092 10,500 0
64086 - Relocations 25,800 61,553 52,000 0
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 18,109 31,705 62,501 1,728,165
64134 - Loans 784,017 969,075 0 0
64135 - Grants 55,675 0 0 0
64140 - Printing 2,082 2,914 5,074 1,176
64145 - Copying 93 285 500 285
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 2,585 3,384 3,492 1,692
64185 - License/Permit/Fees 0 0 0 0
64190 - Technology Services 124 110 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 15,250 48,437 14,204 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
64010 - Accounting & Auditing 9,500 0 9,500 9,500
64015 - Financial Service Fees 0 0 0 0
64020 - Advertising 23 318 47 318
64030 - Outsourced Labor 0 0 0 0
64062 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
64080 - Insurance - Property 0 0 0 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 6,374 6,792 8,453 8,153
64085 - Dust Wipe Testing 0 0 50 50
64088 - Housing Assistance Payment 5,385,779 6,626,837 6,281,391 7,254,000
64089 - FSS Participant Payment 115,989 58,352 20,000 20,000
64090 - Portout Voucher Admin Fee 14,427 13,758 22,485 22,485
64091 - Forfeiture Payout 1,088 10,831 0 0
64115 - Special Events 0 0 0 0
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 0 6,763 0 0
64135 - Grants 0 0 0 0
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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64140 - Printing 1,403 458 1,430 1,430
64145 - Copying 2,366 2,004 2,366 2,004
64150 - Rental - Equipment 1,052 1,686 852 1,686
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 4,312 4,704 5,217 5,076
64190 - Technology Services 6,149 445 5,900 43,775
64191 - IT Recharges 17,053 17,297 18,488 19,076
64890 - Background Check 3,858 4,697 3,993 7,956
64900 - Other Professional Service 2,120 2,175 2,120 2,120
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 0 0 0
305 - General Const TIF
64190 - Technology Services 88 0 0 0
810 Capital Project Internal Svc
64004 - Internal Service Charge 0 0 0 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 0 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 6,942,726 8,270,342 6,908,434 9,866,259
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65025 - Program Materials 0 0 0 0
65030 - Merchandise for Resale 0 0 0 0
65045 - Technology Equipment 5,192 2,596 35,850 5,100
65050 - Other Equipment 0 0 0 0
65060 - Office Supplies 2,840 2,355 2,181 2,354
65070 - Operating Supplies 32 63 32 63
65080 - Postage/Shipping 609 4,528 8,000 4,754
65925 - Uniform Purchase 550 93 825 825
65940 - Gift Cards 0 0 0 0
65999 - Cash Over and Short 0 0 0 0
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
65060 - Office Supplies 1 66 3,599 0
65070 - Operating Supplies 128 2,447 2,872 0
65080 - Postage/Shipping 19 97 2,470 0
65925 - Uniform Purchase 0 0 0 0
65940 - Gift Cards 0 0 0 0
180 - Community Development
65025 - Program Materials 0 0 0 0
65045 - Technology Equipment 286 2,514 6,368 0
65060 - Office Supplies 1,093 1,238 3,509 0
65070 - Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
65080 - Postage/Shipping -123 298 0 0
65925 - Uniform Purchase 56 0 0 0
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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188 - Lead Paint
65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 0 636 0 0
65045 - Technology Equipment 2,520 47 350 0
65050 - Other Equipment 0 24,650 0 0
65060 - Office Supplies 70 32 2,566 0
65070 - Operating Supplies 1,447 777 449 778
65080 - Postage/Shipping -765 743 1,860 449
65100 - Safety Supplies 0 0 0 0
65925 - Uniform Purchase 364 0 0 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
65030 - Merchandise for Resale 0 0 0 0
65045 - Technology Equipment 0 12,177 10,153 800
65060 - Office Supplies 1,388 2,140 1,388 2,140
65070 - Operating Supplies 953 0 953 0
65080 - Postage/Shipping 22,482 12,364 23,606 45,804
65925 - Uniform Purchase 0 0 0 0
65940 - Gift Cards 0 0 0 0
6F - Commodities Total 39,141 69,863 107,031 63,067
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
67100 - Vehicles 28,639 0 61,000 0
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 0 0 2,100 1,800
67250 - Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
67500 - Buildings 5,194 467 0 0
67990 - Other Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
67990 - Other Capital Outlay 94,420 230 0 0
180 - Community Development
67100 - Vehicles 0 0 0 0
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 0 0 0 0
188 - Lead Paint
67100 - Vehicles 0 0 0 0
67250 - Office Equipment 6,273 4,417 0 0
67500 - Buildings 11,344 448 0 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 0 0 0 0
6G - Capital Outlay Total 145,871 5,563 63,100 1,800
Grand Total 10,686,293 12,025,210 11,155,369 14,092,477
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6101 - Administration
100 - General
6G - Capital Outlay 0 2,100 600
6A - Salaries & Wages 165,035 116,941 124,554
6B - Employee Benefits 37,208 33,169 35,291
6C - Staff Development 3,219 6,567 6,669
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 8,547 757 8,547
6E - Contractual Svcs 19,197 100,032 134,634
6F - Commodities 1,208 193 457
180 - Community Development
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages 112,822 37,505 39,637
6B - Employee Benefits 36,038 14,753 10,215
6C - Staff Development 3,628 15,711 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 560 1,063 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 15,411 30,679 39,730
6F - Commodities 1,392 9,380 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
6A - Salaries & Wages 30,430 37,505 39,635
6B - Employee Benefits 10,195 9,847 10,148
6C - Staff Development 4,886 2,695 4,633
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 120 156 120
6E - Contractual Svcs 4,852 6,273 5,895
6F - Commodities 76 326 66
305 - General Const TIF
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
810 - Capital Project Internal Svc
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 91,632 91,375
6B - Employee Benefits 0 34,248 36,418
6101 - Administration Total 454,823 551,532 588,624
6102 - Property Rehab Program
100 - General
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 9,188 10,687 10,687
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
180 - Community Development
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6A - Salaries & Wages 101,734 112,305 112,158
6B - Employee Benefits 44,095 36,838 39,525
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 13,082 1,435 2,235
6F - Commodities 2,514 0 0
186 - State Rental Rehab
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
6102 - Property Rehab Program Total 170,612 161,265 164,605
6103 - Inspect and Construction Svcs
100 - General
6G - Capital Outlay 467 61,000 1,200
6A - Salaries & Wages 1,154,575 1,227,345 1,281,963
6B - Employee Benefits 407,164 421,615 438,267
6C - Staff Development 19,866 33,204 31,114
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 60,105 55,231 56,699
6E - Contractual Svcs 278,727 197,790 168,998
6F - Commodities 8,293 46,615 12,505
180 - Community Development
6A - Salaries & Wages 21 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 10 0 0
6103 - Inspect and Construction Svcs Total 1,929,227 2,042,800 1,990,746
6104 - Gaining Opportunities
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 207 0 207
6E - Contractual Svcs 542 0 542
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
168 - Circles Restricted
6G - Capital Outlay 230 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages 69,005 72,982 0
6B - Employee Benefits 25,567 27,508 0
6C - Staff Development 400 2,509 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 17,510 27,055 0
6F - Commodities 2,610 8,941 0
6104 - Gaining Opportunities Total 116,070 138,995 749
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6105 - Non-Grant Expense
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 577 864 577
6E - Contractual Svcs 627 23 0
6F - Commodities 134 80 134
188 - Lead Paint
6G - Capital Outlay 448 0 0
810 - Engineering Service
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6105 - Non-Grant Expense Total 1,786 967 711
6106 - Emergency Assistance
167 - Emergency Guardian Angel
6E - Contractual Svcs 1,181 0 0
6106 - Emergency Assistance Total 1,181 0 0
6107 - Housing Choice Voucher
100 - General
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits -49,028 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 110 0 0
180 - Community Development
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
189 - Housing Choice Vouchers
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages 570,578 631,844 642,597
6B - Employee Benefits 267,383 229,585 232,044
6C - Staff Development 24,581 26,792 27,862
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 2,924 3,679 2,925
6E - Contractual Svcs 6,752,266 6,376,019 7,391,734
6F - Commodities 26,605 35,774 48,678
6107 - Housing Choice Voucher Total 7,595,420 7,303,693 8,345,840
6108 - True North
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 1,786 89,224 85,460
6B - Employee Benefits 12,189 28,719 28,251
6108 - True North Total 13,975 117,943 113,711
6150 - Grants
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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100 - General
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages 87,080 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 15,391 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 25,370 0 0
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
168 - Older Adult Home Mod
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 70,817
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 29,106
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 351,603
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
180 - Community Development
6A - Salaries & Wages 75,459 101,861 108,184
6B - Employee Benefits 14,330 33,704 34,786
6C - Staff Development 1,659 4,250 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 567 624 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 1,118 3,973 4,466
6F - Commodities 144 497 0
183 - HUD Disaster Relief
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
188 - Lead Paint
6G - Capital Outlay 4,417 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages 232,285 366,410 380,838
6B - Employee Benefits 106,073 130,621 140,148
6C - Staff Development 17,401 22,435 8,500
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 2,773 14,106 2,081
6E - Contractual Svcs 1,131,160 154,468 1,755,735
6F - Commodities 26,886 5,225 1,227
810 - Capital Project Internal Svc
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
6150 - Grants Total 1,742,115 838,174 2,887,491
6199 - Pcard Clearing
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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100 - General
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
6199 - Pcard Clearing Total 0 0 0
Grand Total 12,025,210 11,155,369 14,092,477
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
61 - HOUSING
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
61
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV.
DEPT.
FY 2026
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET
60100 Full Time Employee Expense
100 1875 GE-20
HOUSING COM DEV
DIRECTOR 0.50 $ 79,272
180 1875 GE-20
HOUSING COM DEV
DIRECTOR 0.25 $ 39,637
189 1875 GE-20
HOUSING COM DEV
DIRECTOR 0.25 $ 39,243
100 1855 GE-16
ASSISTANT HOUSING
DIRECTOR 1.00 $ 119,032
189 6065 GE-8
ASSISTED HOUSING
SPECIALIST 3.00 $ 199,882
189 6075 GE-12
ASSISTED HOUSING
ADMINISTRATOR 1.00 $ 79,936
189 1825 GE-14
ASSISTED HOUSING
SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 101,678
100 1915 GE-13 COMBINATION INSPECTOR 2.00 $ 189,620
180 1805 GE-9
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GRANT ADMINISTRATOR 1.00 $ 79,931
100 1815 GE-11
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST 0.10 $ 9,405
180 1815 GE-11
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST 0.90 $ 84,646
100 5010 GE-7 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 51,139
189 5010 GE-7 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 60,761
100 1925 GE-14 DEPUTY CODE OFFICIAL 1.00 $ 106,860
189 6055 GE-8 SELF-SUFFICIENCY COORD 2.00 $ 118,184
168 1305 GE-10 GRANT PROGRAM MANAGER 0.50 $ 26,212
188 1305 GE-10 GRANT PROGRAM MANAGER 1.50 $ 134,705
180 6230 GE-8
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.14 $ 8,635
168 6230 GE-8
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.50 $ 44,605
810 6230 GE-8
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.86 $ 53,045
188 6230 GE-8
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 1.50 $ 91,320
100 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 2.50 $ 188,000
180 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I —$ —
189 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 1.00 $ 81,820
810 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 0.50 $ 36,366
100 6180 GE-12 INSPECTOR II 5.00 $ 489,234
188 6155 GE-9 LEAD PAINT INSPECTOR 2.00 $ 154,813
100 6215 GE-7 NUISANCE SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 75,927
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100 5070 GE-7 PERMIT CLERK 1.00 $ 66,496
100 5075 GE-8 PERMIT CLERK 1.00 $ 64,147
100 1965 GE-12 UDHR PROJECT MANAGER 0.50 $ 49,094
810 1965 GE-12 UDHR PROJECT MANAGER 0.02 $ 1,964
180 1965 GE-12 UDHR PROJECT MANAGER 0.48 $ 47,130
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 36.00 $ 2,972,739
TOTAL HOUSING & COMM. DEVL.
DEPT.36.00 $ 2,972,739
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Housing & Comm. Dev. Administration-FT CDBG Fund
6101 60100 180 1875 GE-20
HOUSING COM DEV
DIRECTOR 0.25 $ 39,637
Total 0.25 $ 39,637
Housing Administration-FT Section 8 Fund
6101 60100 189 1875 GE-20
HOUSING COM DEV
DIRECTOR 0.25 $ 39,243
Total 0.25 $ 39,243
Housing Administration-FT General Fund
6101 60100 100 1875 GE-20
HOUSING COM DEV
DIRECTOR 0.50 $ 79,272
6101 60100 100 1855 GE-16
ASSISTANT HOUSING
DIRECTOR 0.25 $ 29,758
6101 60100 100 1815 GE-11
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST 0.10 $ 9,405
6101 60100 100 5010 GE-07
ADMIN SUPPORT
PROF 0.10 $ 5,114
Total 0.95 $ 123,549
Section 8-Voucher Program-FT
6107 60100 189 5010 GE-07
ADMIN SUPPORT
PROF 1.00 $ 60,761
6107 60100 189 6065 GE-08
ASSISTED HOUSING
SPECIALIST 2.50 $ 166,351
6107 60100 189 1825 GE-14
ASSISTED HOUSING
SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 101,678
6107 60100 189 6075 GE-12
ASSISTED HOUSING
ADMINISTRATOR 1.00 $ 79,936
6107 60100 189 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 1.00 $ 81,820
Total 6.50 $ 490,546
Family Self-Sufficiency-FT
6107 60100 189 6065 GE-08
ASSISTED HOUSING
SPECIALIST 0.50 $ 33,531
6107 60100 189 6055 GE-08
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
COORD 2.00 $ 118,184
Total 2.50 $ 151,715
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections-FT
6103 60100 100 6180 GE-12 INSPECTOR II 1.00 $ 82,718
6103 60100 100 1915 GE-13
COMBINATION
INSPECTOR 1.00 $ 93,640
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACT ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Total 2.00 $ 176,358
Electrical Enforcement-FT
6103 60100 100 6180 GE-12 INSPECTOR II 1.00 $ 102,125
6103 60100 100 1915 GE-13
COMBINATION
INSPECTOR 0.25 $ 24,307
Total 1.25 $ 126,432
Bldg Code Enforcement - Full Time
6103 60100 100 6180 GE-12 INSPECTOR II 2.00 $ 204,249
6103 60100 100 1915 GE-13
COMBINATION
INSPECTOR 0.25 $ 23,111
Total 2.25 $ 227,360
Bldg Code Admin - Full-Time
6103 60100 100 5075 GE-08 PERMIT CLERK 1.00 $ 64,147
6103 60100 100 1925 GE-14
DEPUTY CODE
OFFICIAL 0.25 $ 26,715
6103 60100 100 5010 GE-07
ADMIN SUPPORT
PROF 0.90 $ 46,025
6103 60100 100 1855 GE-16
ASSISTANT HOUSING
DIRECTOR 0.75 $ 89,274
Total 2.90 $ 226,161
General Housing Inspection- FT General Fund
6103 60100 100 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 2.00 $ 151,634
6103 60100 100 6180 GE-12 INSPECTOR II 1.00 $ 100,142
6103 60100 100 1915 GE-13
COMBINATION
INSPECTOR 0.50 $ 48,562
6103 60100 100 1925 GE-14
DEPUTY CODE
OFFICIAL 0.75 $ 80,145
6103 60100 100 5070 GE-07 PERMIT CLERK 1.00 $ 66,496
Total 5.25 $ 446,979
OAHMP
6150 60100 168 1305 GE-10
GRANT PROGRAM
MANAGER 0.50 $ 26,212
6150 60100 168 6230 GE-08
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.50 $ 44,605
Total 1.00 $ 70,817
Lead Paint Grant - Lead Fund
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACT ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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6150 60100 188 6230 GE-8
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 65,108
6150 60100 188 6155 GE-9
LEAD PAINT
INSPECTOR 1.50 $ 114,560
6150 60100 188 1305 GE-10
GRANT PROGRAM
MANAGER 1.00 $ 90,100
Total 3.50 $ 269,768
Healthy Homes Production - Lead Fund
6150 60100 188 1305 GE-10
GRANT PROGRAM
MANAGER 0.50 $ 44,605
6150 60100 188 6155 GE-09
LEAD PAINT
INSPECTOR 0.50 $ 40,253
Total 1.50 $ 111,070
Rehab Program-FT CDBG
6102 60100 180 1965 GE-12
UDHR PROJECT
MANAGER 0.48 $ 47,130
6102 60100 180 6230 GE-08
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.08 $ 4,934
6102 60100 180 1805 GE-09
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
GRANT
ADMINISTRATOR 0.75 $ 60,094
Total 1.31 $ 112,158
Community Dev. Block Grant Admin./Monitoring
6150 60100 180 6230 GE-08
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.06 $ 3,701
6150 60100 180 1815 GE-11
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALIST 0.90 $ 84,646
6150 60100 180 1805 GE-09
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
GRANT
ADMINISTRATOR 0.25 $ 19,837
Total 1.21 $ 108,184
Lead/Healthy Homes CIP Recharges
6101 60100 810 1965 GE-12
UDHR PROJECT
MANAGER 0.02 $ 1,964
6101 60100 810 6230 GE-08
HOUSING FINANCIAL
SPECIALIST 0.86 $ 53,045
6101 60100 810 5400 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 0.50 $ 36,366
Total 1.38 $ 91,375
True North - FT General Fund
6108 60100 100 OE-17 INSPECTOR I 0.50 $ 36,366
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACT ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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6108 60100 100 1965 GE-12
UDHR PROJECT
MANAGER 0.50 $ 49,094
Total 1.00 $ 85,460
Vacant/Abandoned Buildings - FT General Fund
6103 60100 100 6215 GE-07
NUISANCE
SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 75,927
Total 1.00 $ 75,927
TOTAL HOUSING SERVICES & COMM. DEVL. DEPT 36.00 $ 2,972,739
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACT ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV
Project
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
6100100001 Housing Trust Fund Housing 185 64134 269,974
6100100001 Housing Trust Fund Housing 305 64134 53,000
6100100006 Downtown ADA Assistance Housing 305 67990 30,000
6100100012 Hist Preservation Loan Fund Housing 184 64134 7,000
6100100015 Healthy Homes Production 2021 Housing 188 67990 300,000
6100100016 Lead and Healthy Homes 2021 Housing 188 64134 1,075,000
6100100052 Older Adult Home Mod Housing 168 67990 200,000
6100200005 Assistance for Homeownership Housing 305 63100 10,915
6100200005 Assistance for Homeownership Housing 305 64135 25,000
6100200005 Assistance for Homeownership Housing 305 67500 845,000
6100200009 VNA Assistance at new site Housing 180 64130 20,000
6100200010 Credit Repair Program Housing 180 64130 50,000
6100200051 Low/Mod Small Biz Grants Housing 180 64135 50,000
6119900002 Homeowner Rehab Program Housing 180 64134 95,000
6119900002 Homeowner Rehab Program Housing 186 64134 30,000
6129900004 First-Time Home Buyer Program Housing 180 64134 50,000
6153000046 Permit, Plans and Rental Licensing Housing 304 64190 100,000
6153000047 Lincoln Elementary Wellness Project Housing 180 67990 263,632
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV TOTAL $3,474,521
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PRGRM/
DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 TOTAL PAGE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community and Economic Development
Assistance for Homeownership $ 330,069 $ 259,522 $ 257,561 $ 255,540 $ 253,459 $ 1,356,151 271
Washington Neighborhood
Home Purchase Program
$ 317,474 $ 317,474 $ 317,474 $ 317,474 $ — $ 1,269,896 273
Homeowner Rehabilitation
Program $ 265,000 $ 265,000 $ 265,000 $ 265,000 $ 265,000 $ 1,325,000 275
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan Fund $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 29,000 276
Downtown ADA Assistance $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 150,000 277
Lead and Healthy Homes
Grant $ 1,400,000 $ 2,800,000 $ 1,800,000 $ — $ — $ 6,000,000 278
Healthy Homes Production
Grant $ 650,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 250,000 $ — $ — $ 2,000,000 279
TOTAL $ 2,999,543 $ 4,778,996 $ 2,925,035 $ 873,014 $ 553,459 $ 12,130,047
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HOUSING &
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Page 565 of 706
MISSION STATEMENT
Housing & Community Development Department
Housing and Community Development staff work closely with
residents, non-profits, neighborhood groups, and businesses to
coordinate local, state, and federal resources to meet community
needs. We strive to create a more viable community by providing
safe, affordable housing while expanding economic opportunities
for residents in all neighborhoods.
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Housing &
Community
Development
Department
(36.00
Full-Time
Equivalent
Employees)
Housing & Community
Development
Housing Commission Housing Appeals and
Mediation Board
Community
Development
Advisory Commission
Housing Trust Fund
Advisory Committee
Resident Advisory
Board
Administration
(2.41 FTE)
Neighborhood
Revitalization
(4.69 FTE)
Safety and Healthy
Homes
(9.25 FTE)
Housing Choice
Vouchers
(9.25 FTE)
Building and Permit
Activities
(8.40 FTE)
Director & Asst.
Director
CDBG Monitoring
Loan Portfolio
Management
Assisted Housing
Family Self-
Sufficiency
First Time
Homebuyer
Federal Grant
Programs (Lead,
Healthy Home,
OAHMP)
Homeowner
Rehabilitation
Rental Licensing &
Inspections
ADA Inspections
Permitting &
Inspections
Plan Review
Building Code
Advisory and Appeals
Board
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FISCAL YEAR 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
•Awarded new Federal Grants
◦Housing Development Incentives Program
◦Reduced the Rental Inspection Program Cycle
◦Implemented CitizenServe - Rental License Software
◦Changed to two-year rental licensing model
◦USDA Grant fellowship development and Hydroponics
◦Increased Housing Choice Voucher Utilization
◦Awarded three new Grants through HUD OLHCHH
totaling $8.5m
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FUTURE
INITIATIVES •Implement New Software for
Construction Permitting, Code
Enforcement and Plan Review
•Adoption of the 2024 International
Building Codes
•Adapting to the new Federal/State Laws
and Regulations for Funding
•University of Northern Iowa Capstone
Project -Nuisance Ordinances
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Housing & Community Development Department
FY2026 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$648,555 $10.15
Net Property
Tax Support
Average homeowner’s* property tax
cost for the Housing & Community
Development Department
(*Avg. home value of $196,508)
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Public Safety -Housing Contributions
■Property Maintenance Enforcement
■Nuisance Code Enforcement
■Building Safety: Permitting & Inspections
■Lead Hazard Control –Interior & Exterior
■Park Redevelopment
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Housing
Development
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Housing Unit Creation -Ongoing
Lake Ridge
Apartments
•(3) 14-Unit Buildings
•52 Total Units
•Market Rate
•Two of Three Buildings near
Complete
Bies Drive
Apartments
•(2) 28 Unit Buildings
•56 Total Units
•Market Rate
•Near Complete
799 Main Street
Apartments
•Complete Remodel
•36 Total Units
•Market Rate
•$750,000 Workforce
Housing Tax Credits
Incentives for Housing -a Continued Success
•Spurring strong interest and growth in affordable housing development
Projects Nearing Completion
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2023 -9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Project -Currently Under Construction.
EMRI Apartments
New Construction -Family
48 LIHTC Units -Radford Road
Developer: St. Michael Development Group, LLC
Walls and Framing up to roof almost complete
Affordable Unit Creation -Ongoing
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2023 -4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Currently Under Construction
The Union at the Marina
New Construction -Family
201 Units -Kerper Boulevard
Developer: Union Development Holdings, LLC
Foundations and underground utilities nearing completion
Affordable Unit Creation -Ongoing
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Housing Unit Creation -Ongoing
•Cedar Cross Road Apartments
◦(6) 30-unit Apartment Buildings
◦180 Units Total
Incentives for Housing -a Continued Success
•Spurring strong interest and growth in affordable housing development
Proposed Projects not yet started -
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Housing Unit Creation -Ongoing
•The Farley & Loetscher Building
◦120-Residential Units
◦Mixed Use -Commercial & Residential
◦Amenities for Tenants
Incentives for Housing -a Continued Success
•Spurring strong interest and growth in affordable housing development
Proposed not yet started
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Housing Unit Creation -Ongoing
•The Bridge Lofts
◦115-unit Apartment Building
◦Rooftop Amenity
◦Gateway to Dubuque Project
Incentives for Housing -a Continued Success
•Spurring strong interest and growth in affordable housing development
Proposed Projects not yet started -
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Housing Unit Creation -Ongoing
•Millwork Flats
◦Mixed Use
◦Ground Floor Commercial
◦62 Residential Units
◦Rooftop Amenity
◦Home to Gigantic Design Co.
Incentives for Housing -a Continued Success
•Spurring strong interest and growth in affordable housing development
Proposed Projects not yet started -
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Housing Unit Creation -Ongoing
•Fox Hill Apartments
◦(13) 30-unit Apartment Buildings
◦$1.0m in affordable Workforce
Housing Incentive for (2) Buildings
Incentives for Housing -a Continued Success
•Spurring strong interest and growth in affordable housing development
Proposed Projects not yet started -
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Inspection &
Construction
Services
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Inspection & Construction Services
•Construction Permits & Inspections
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A few Notable Projects:Tapestry Hotel at the Q Casino
Wanderwood Gardens
New Horizon Academy -C&B
Amphitheater Project
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RESIDENTIAL HOMES DEVELOPMENT
Note: As of March 24, 2025 we have had (4) new Single Family or Duplex Permits Issued compare d to (16) at the same time Last year
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Available Lots:
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RESIDENTIAL HOMES DEVELOPMENT
Tri-County Single Family Homes: 5-Year Averages by Community (CY)
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RESIDENTIAL HOMES DEVELOPMENT
Tri-County Single Family Homes: New Starts by Community (CY)
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BUILDING PERMITS
ISSUED BY FISCAL
YEAR
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Inspection & Construction Services
•Rental Licensing & Fees
•Vacant & Abandoned Buildings
•Nuisance Enforcement
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Rental Licensing & Inspections Fees
RENTAL LICENSING & INSPECTIONS
•1,352* Owners/Managers
•3,614 Rental structures
•11,622 Rental units licensed
Recent changes effective January 1, 2025:
•CitizenServe software for licensing and
inspections launched
•Implemented 2-year licensing &
inspections policies
Target revenue:
90% self-supporting
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Cycle of Rental Inspections
Focused on Continuous Improvement
•Staffing improvements 2016 and 2020
•Software improvements 2017 and 2024
•Significant process, policy, or procedure improvements in 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2024
Reviewing Outcomes
•2022 Achieved five year cycle for the first time
•Rate of inspections passing at initial inspection is up approximately 25%
•Housing code complaints in 2024 were down by 33% from the all time high in 2018, and
down 8% from the prior year
Resource Allocation Flexibility and Efficiency
•Staffing, Internal Working Group, Cross Training, etc.
•2 year License and inspection model supports enforcement
focus where it’s most needed
•Opportunity for owners to request inspection date/time
•Opportunity for owners/agents in good standing to
self-certify every other cycle
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Successful Rental Property Management
The Successful Rental Property
Management (SRPM) training continues
to be a great success at connecting
property owners and managers with the
information that helps them succeed both
in the business of operating a rental
property and also in the strategies for
healthy landlord-tenant relationships.
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Vacant/Abandoned
Buildings
•Quarterly Exterior Inspections
•Annual Interior Inspection
•Petition for Title when Owners
are Non-Responsive
81 Vacant/Abandoned Properties Licensed
22 Additional Vacant Properties Under Enforcement (not licensed)
12 Properties with petition for title cases open
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DURING DECONSTRUCTION AFTER DECONSTRUCTION
THE PLAN THE RESULT -(Stay Tuned....)
2527 Washington
BEFORE
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Assisted Housing
Programs
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•Housing Choice Vouchers
•Project Based Vouchers (PBV)
•VA Supportive Housing (VASH)
•Family Unification Program
(FUP)
•Non-Elderly Disabled (NED)
•Homeowner
Community Impact
Increase housing stability: Provide rental
assistance for over 960 households every month.
Economic Impact: $7.2 million in rent payments.
$2 million paid by participants.
The Rose of Dubuque -Current PBV Contract
Assisted Housing
Programs
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•Goal to provide safe,
healthy and affordable
housing
•Achieved through:
◦HUD -Federal Funding
◦Property Owner
Participation
◦Inspections Division
◦Community Resources &
Referrals
Voucher BreakdownAssisted Housing
Programs
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Successful Voucher Utilization
Efforts Underway
•Continuous monitoring of the HCV Budget and allocation calculations.
•Strategic voucher issuance -based on current numbers, success rate,
attrition rate, community vacancy rates, and the variable monthly budget
allocations from HUD.
•Continued application of the 120% of FMR for calculating VPS for HCV
Program -allowing Participants to have choice on where to live.
•Increased ease of access for participants and landlords support through
software portal.
•Increase the number of Project Based Voucher (PBV) contracts
The Rose of Dubuque -Current PBV Contract
Assisted Housing
Programs
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Upcoming HCV Program Focus
•Full optimization of HUD budget allocation.
•Increase homeownership program participation.
•Deconcentration of poverty.
•Increase landlord participation.
•Promote and support family self-sufficiency.
Assisted Housing
Programs
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80 Current Participants
Total escrow earned for clients:
◦FY24: $80,388
◦FY25: $80,293
Total escrow paid out to clients:
◦FY24: $30,208
◦FY25: $81,215
Program designed and maintained with focus on client, their families
and enhancing their lives.
By building strong families we are building a stronger community.
◦Identify and set individual and family goals
◦Learn financial management skills and build wealth
◦Learn skills to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency
◦5-year contract to complete goals and earn escrow
•Under HCV Program
•Family Self Sufficiency Program
(FSS) Funds
•Open to any HCV Participant
•Supports goals towards self
sufficiency
•Asset building in the form of an
escrow (savings) account available
after successful completion of
Program
Next Level Savings ProgramAssisted Housing
Programs -NLSP
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COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG)
FY2026 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN
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Community Development Advisory Commission
Meeting: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Historic Federal Building, 2nd Floor
Dean
Boles
Dale
Campbell
Julie
Woodyard
(Chair)
Gabriel
Mozena
Vacant
Renee
Kehoe
Vacant
Michelle
Hinke
Talma
Brown
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ALLOCATIONS
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FY2025 CDBG Partnerships
Featured Activity: Ecumenical Tower Elevator Replacement
88 Housing Units at Ecumenical Tower
Upgraded the existing elevator system by modernizing two electric traction
passenger elevators.
Leveraged $380,000 of CDBG funds to complete the project
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FY2026 Annual Action Plan
$1,035,721*
Estimated
Entitlement
$1,130,589
Total
Resources
$94,868
Program
Income
*Allocation based on HUD formula funding from FY25
Featured Activities: Homeowner Rehab, Roof Replacement Program, Accessibility Improvement
Program, Lead Grant Match, Healthy Homes Grant Match
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CDBG Capital Projects
Homeowner Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Partnerships
USDA Hydroponics to Home
Security Deposit Assistance
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CDBG Capital Project Management
Lincoln Outdoor Wellness Project
•CDBG: $629,738
•DCSD: $150,000
•Other Grants: $105,000
Impacts:
•Increased safety from traffic
•Reduction in student conflict
•Neighborhood wellness asset
•Inclusive equipment
•Increase in trees and shade
structures
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Homeowner Rehabilitation
•Up to $25,000 in assistance, 0% interest, low -
payment loans to assist with:
◦Code Violations
◦Accessibility
◦General Repair
2025 YTD
•Expensed $94,000
•Contracted over $185,000
•9 Rehab contracts;
◦6 are for owners <30% AMI
◦$136,431 for <30% AMI
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Rehabilitation Partnerships
•Purchase, Rehabilitation and Resale
of dilapidated residential structures
•Affordable Homeownership & Rentals
9 Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing
Units Completed since FY2020
12 Affordable Rental Units Rehabbed &
Managed since FY2021; 5 Additional
are Underway
290 Bryant Street
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Rehabilitation Partnerships
•Credits through NICC
•DCSD students receive Carpentry
Math credits
•Partnership with Carpenter’s Union
•Youth earn stipend with match
•Adults earn $12-$16 stipend
“The biggest benefit students gain from being in HEART is
finding purpose, success, and being surrounded by adults
who are sincerely invested in their future.”
-Becky Bodish, HEART Program Manager
821 Garfield
514 Angella
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The Dubuque House Connected
–Built on existing infill lot near amenities
–400 feet from Heritage Trail & Comiskey Park
–1,000 feet from nearest bus stop
–Less than a mile from Eagle Country Market
–Within 3 miles of many major employers
Expandable
–1,200 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath
–Unfinished basement with egress window and
plumbing rough-in for 4th bed and 3rd bath
–Long lot for expansion
Sustainable
–Structurally tight and air-sealed
–All electric, gas back-up, whole-home ERV
–Solar ready
Affordable
–20% more efficient than local code requires,
reducing energy costs
–Brand new; minimal maintenance costs
–Priced affordably based on 80% AMI
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Innovation in Urban Agriculture Grant
Focus Areas
•Education
•Entrepreneurship
•Healthy Corner Stores
•Hydroponics
Partners:
Since launching in July 2023:
•2 Food Entrepreneur Fellowships completed;
new business plan developed by Fellows to
address food recovery and food access
•Developed options for scaled home hydroponic
systems in partnership with FarmTek
•Over 30 educators trained in hydroponic
techniques
$300,000 |Runs through May 2026
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Security Deposit Assistance -IFA HOME TBRA
•Provides up to 2 months’ worth rent for Security Deposit Assistance
•Must be <50% AMI
•Priority for homeless or at risk of homelessness
•Launched on March 14, 2024
•$39,317 paid on behalf of 39 households to date
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SAFE & HEALTHY HOMES: PROGRAMS
& SERVICES
•Lead & Healthy Homes
•Healthy Homes Production Grant
•Older Adult Home Modification
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Lead & Healthy Homes Grant
January 2025 -January2029
•$5.1 Million Grant
◦Goal: 90 Housing Units
◦Starting Inspections now
•Built Before 1978 and meet income
guidelines for Homeowner or Tenant
•Prioritizes homes with children
under age of 6
•1,115 Homes Made Lead Safe to date
•25,977 Pre-1978 Homes in Dubuque
Advocate Resource Referral Partner:
Visiting Nurse Association
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Healthy Homes Production Grant
May 2025-November 2028
•$2.0 Million Grant
◦Goal:95 housing units
◦Over 20 housing units on hold from
previous grant
•Address Health Hazards
◦Radon Testing and Mitigation
◦Water Intrusion
◦Trip/Fall Hazards
◦26 other health risks
Advocate Resource Referral Partner:
Water Intrusion Improper ventilation
Unsafe Structures
Visiting Nurse Association
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Aging in Place Program
April 2025-April 2028
•$1.4 Million Grant
◦Goal:180 homes
◦Can be homeowners or renters
•Changes to the home to promote Aging in Place
◦Install Grab Bars
◦Correct Threshold Trip Hazards
◦Motion Sensor Lighting
◦Installing Visible Street Numbers
◦Install Tub Cut Out
•Occupational Therapist Partnership with Unified Therapy
•Four Mounds Partnership for Construction/Job Training
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FY 26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Housing & Community Development Department
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Housing & Community Development Department
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Housing & Community Development Department
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Housing & Community Development Department
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
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THANK YOU
www.cityofdubuque.org/housing
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