Resources for Housing

Last updated: 4/1/2026

Housing Resources 

Cedar Rapids Housing Services: (319) 286-5872 

• Address: 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm     

• Details: The Housing Services Office serves as the recognized public housing authority (PHA) for the Cedar Rapids/Marion area, Linn and Benton counties. Voucher holders may seek available housing within this area. Housing Assistance can also be transferred to other locations in the continental United States for eligible families. The City of Cedar Rapids administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the functions and responsibilities of the PHA through the HCV Administrative Plan. The purpose of the administrative plan is to establish policies for carrying out the program in a manner consistent with HUD requirements and local goals and objectives. 

Foundation 2 Crisis Services’ Emergency Youth Shelter (Cedar Rapids): (319) 366-8797 

• Address: 3015 12th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 

• Hours: 24/7/365 

• Details: If you are a youth – or know a youth – in need of a temporary, safe place to stay, we may be able to help. Our Emergency Youth Shelter is open 24/7 and provides temporary housing for youth ages 11 to 17. The Foundation 2 Crisis Services’ Emergency Youth Shelter is a 24/7, 365 day a year emergency shelter for youth experiencing a personal or family crisis which makes it necessary to temporarily live away from home. The shelter is open to youth between the ages of 11-17. Services at the Youth Shelter include meals, limited transportation and medical care; structured supervision from professional staff 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; individual and group counseling, and education programming dealing with youth-related issues; in-shelter school services taught by certified teachers for those not enrolled in school in the Cedar Rapids area 

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: (877) 424-3838 

• Hours: 24/7/365 

• Details: Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trained VA staff member asks a few questions to find out what you need - then, you're connected to the nearest VA staff person who can help. 

Salvation Army Community Center (Waterloo): (319) 235-9358 

• Address: 89 Franklin Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 

• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm; Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm 

• Details: Services include: adult program services, assistance programs, Pathway of Hope, disaster relief services, worship & spiritual programs, youth services, senior services, holiday giving, the food pantry, and more.  

• Additional Information: Salvation Army All-Purpose Assistance Form 

• Additional Information: Salvation Army Rent & Utility Assistance Form 

Salvation Army Men’s Shelter (Waterloo): (319) 236-0058 

• Address: 149 Argyle Street, Waterloo, IA, 50703 

• Hours: 24/7/365 

• Details: Anyone can find themselves homeless in the blink of an eye. The Salvation Army's emergency housing options are always ready to take in those who have nowhere to go in times of dangerous weather, personal tragedy, or natural disaster. Standing as a testament of God's love for all, we offer a safe bed and a warm meal to those in need in our community. 

Salvation Army Women & Children's Shelter (Waterloo): (319) 232-0397 

• Address: 603 S Hackett, Waterloo, IA, 50701 

• Hours: 24/7/365 

• Details: Anyone can find themselves homeless in the blink of an eye. The Salvation Army's emergency housing options are always ready to take in those who have nowhere to go in times of dangerous weather, personal tragedy, or natural disaster. Standing as a testament of God's love for all, we offer a safe bed and a warm meal to those in need in our community.   

Vinton and West Vinton Park Apartments: (319) 472-4424 

• Address: 1603 W 1st St., Suite 5, Vinton, IA 52349 

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm       

• Details: Darwin T. Lynner Co has been actively involved in the development and management of multifamily housing since 1968. As a professional property management agent, we manage over 1200 units of multifamily and elderly housing and serve 23 apartment communities. Our highly trained management staff is always ready to assist you with your real estate needs. We specialize in programs sponsored by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture. Contact us to find a multifamily housing unit in eastern Iowa. We'll do everything we can to ensure your satisfaction. 

Waypoint Housing Services (Cedar Rapids): (319) 366-7999 

• Address: 318 5th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm     

• Details: Are you experiencing homelessness or housing instability? Contact our Housing Services team at (319) 366-7999, (833) 739-0065, or [email protected]. Leave a detailed message with good contact information. We are experiencing a high volume of calls, and they will be returned in the order they were received. If you do not have a voicemail set up on your phone or your voicemail may be full, please send an email to [email protected]. To reduce your wait time on the phone, you can enter your contact information into our online portal by clicking this link: https://www.iowahousinghelp.com/ 

• On any given day, there are 2,749 people who are homeless in Iowa as reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Locally, Waypoint is a leader in helping end homelessness through multiple best practice, cutting-edge services including: 

• Coordinated Entry: Serving as the area’s central point of contact for all households experiencing a housing crisis or seeking emergency shelter in Linn, Benton, and Jones counties. Those in need are connected to the most appropriate housing intervention in the community, preventing duplication of services. Over 20 local agencies are supported by Waypoint through this collaborative approach. 

• Homeless Diversion/Eviction Prevention: Empowering individuals facing imminent homelessness to identify safe and appropriate housing options and assist them in avoiding shelter and returning immediately to housing. Provides case management and community resource navigation for individuals at risk of housing instability. 

• Rapid Re-Housing: Supports households experiencing homelessness with housing search and placement. Offers advocacy with area landlords and ongoing case management to support stabilization and if available short-term financial assistance for rent and/or security deposit.  

• Tenant Academy: Provides monthly education courses to teach tenant rights and responsibilities when entering into a lease agreement. Teaches tenants effective communication skills with landlords. 

• Additional Information: Waypoint Housing Services Brochure 

Waterloo Housing Authority: (319) 233-0201 

• Address: 620 Mulberry Street, Suite 102, Waterloo, IA 50703 

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm         

• Details: The Waterloo Housing Authority's mission is to promote the Section 8/Public housing program, help low-income households with rental payments for decent, safe, affordable and sanitary housing. Their mission is the same as that of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; to promote safe, decent, sanitary and affordable household economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. 

Welcome Home Properties, Vinton: (319) 472-4405 

• Address: 408 B Ave. Vinton, IA 52349