Find a Location for Free Tax Help

Iowa Legal Aid’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is a special project that can help low-income Iowans. Providing assistance to people who have tax controversies is one of services this project provides. For details, contact Iowa Legal Aid. Call 1-800-532-1275...

Water Service Shutoffs

Water service is an essential service like electricity and gas. These essential services are called “utilities.” There are some rules that apply if you are unable to pay the bills for your water service. The rules are different depending on who provides...

Questions and Answers for Tenants About Bedbugs

Once thought to be largely eliminated in the United States, bedbugs have again become a problem for tenants, homeowners, hotels and even retail stores. Bedbugs easily travel from one location to another and spread rapidly in connected living spaces such as apartment...

Salvage Vehicles

Most consumers should be careful about buying salvage vehicles, though for some it will fit their needs. In Iowa, a salvaged vehicle is one that has repair costs exceeding 70% of the vehicle’s fair market value before it was damaged. Until July 1, 2021 it was...

Waiting Lists and Public Housing

Q: I have applied for a voucher, but it may take two years or more for my name to come up. What can I do? A: Most Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) do have long waiting lists. There may be some things that you can do in the meantime.Ask about the priorities. Some people...