Financial Assistance
The Rebuild Iowa Office and the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission do not provide direct disaster assistance. However, below is information on where to obtain assistance if you have been a victim of the 2008 disasters.
For a comprehensive list of assistance programs that have been or are still available, click on the following link:
Disaster Assistance Program Summary
Register
If you missed the October 31 FEMA Individual Assistance registration deadline and still would like help, contact FEMA:
- By phone: Call toll-free 1-800-621-3362 or TTY: 1-800-462-7585
- Online: http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9867
For Individuals:
The Jumpstart Iowa Housing Assistance Program
Information about Buyout Programs
State Individual Assistance Program Toll Free: (877) 937-3663
FEMA Federal Assistance Program Toll Free: (800) 621-FEMA (3362), TTY (800) 462-7585
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) - Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance through Iowa Workforce Development.
Find your local Iowa Workforce Development Office to learn more about job opportunities with the National Emergency Public Jobs Program.
For Businesses:
The Jumpstart Iowa Small Business Assistance Program
Business Recovery Status Reports
The Business Recovery Status Report is a resource for businesses compiled by the Safeguard Iowa Partnership. Each weekly report covers a variety of topics and includes information about available assistance, deadlines and upcoming events relevant to businesses affected by this year’s flooding.