City of Iowa City officials are in the process of applying for a $5.6 million federal grant, which would be used to address various barriers to affordable housing in the community. The city has identified certain barriers to more affordable housing in the city including zoning regulations, land use policies, the capacity of local development,.
The City of Iowa City is looking to tackle the issue of housing affordability and supply through a more creative method: accessory dwelling units, or ADUs for short. An ADU is also known as an in-law suite, or a secondary dwelling unit, and is a separate, smaller house built next to or attached to a.
Also, Cedar Rapids recently purchased a remote-controlled mower that will help it mow hard-to-reach areas near the city’s permanent flood control system.
City staff during Tuesday’s Iowa City Council work session presented five changes to the zoning code that are intended to increase housing supply and diversity of housing options. Council will vote on these proposed changes at its Sept. 19 meeting.