Flood Assistance for Urbandale Residents
July 20, 2018
7/20/2018
Contacts:
A.J. Johnson
City Manager
ajohnson@urbandale.org
Derek Zarn
Communications Specialist
dzarn@urbandale.org
515-380-1741 (text or voice)
Flood Assistance for Urbandale Residents
The Polk County 2018 Flood Assistance Program is now available to assist low to moderate income residents of single-family owner occupied homes to replace or repair water heaters, furnaces and electrical panels from damage caused by floodwater.
Urbandale homeowners who fall below 80% of the median income level for Polk County and who have had flood damage will qualify for up to $6,000 to replace their water heater, furnace and electrical panels. The cost for furnace will be capped at $2,750, hot water heater at $1,750 and electrical panel at $1,500 – in aggregate not to exceed $6,000.
Homeowners who meet the income guidelines that have already replaced these items can be reimbursed by submitting copies of paid invoices.
Owner occupied mobile homes will be eligible for up to $750 for water heaters, furnaces and electrical panels. Rental, multi-family and commercial properties are not eligible for this program.
The program is jointly administered by the Polk County Public Works Department and the City of Urbandale. Additional information is available at www.polkcountyiowa.gov/supervisors/public-information/flood-2018/. To start the application process, ask questions about the program or if you need help completing your application, please call 515-278-3930 or email floodpermit@urbandale.org.
The City of Urbandale will waive all permit fees, regardless of household income level, related to repair work for flood damage. To request a waiver of fees homeowners may download the application at www.Urbandale.org/flood and email the completed application to floodpermit@urbandale.org by 5 PM on Friday, September 28, 2018.
Residents with questions can call 515-278-3930 or email floodpermit@urbandale.org.
About Urbandale:
Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 45,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa Highway 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network.
Urbandale is a welcoming and vibrant community with affordable and accessible amenities for residents and businesses. From safe neighborhoods to acres of green space, Urbandale is uniquely positioned as an attractive place to raise a family, grow your business, and enjoy life. The City of Urbandale maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the state, providing excellent services at an exceptional value. Each year hundreds of new residents make Urbandale their home—joining those who already enjoy our community’s extensive park and trail network, short commutes, great career opportunities, and excellent schools.
The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and five City Council members. As a national leader in Character Counts, Urbandale endeavors at all times to promote and model the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
www.urbandale.org
Contacts:
A.J. Johnson
City Manager
ajohnson@urbandale.org
Derek Zarn
Communications Specialist
dzarn@urbandale.org
515-380-1741 (text or voice)
Flood Assistance for Urbandale Residents
The Polk County 2018 Flood Assistance Program is now available to assist low to moderate income residents of single-family owner occupied homes to replace or repair water heaters, furnaces and electrical panels from damage caused by floodwater.
Urbandale homeowners who fall below 80% of the median income level for Polk County and who have had flood damage will qualify for up to $6,000 to replace their water heater, furnace and electrical panels. The cost for furnace will be capped at $2,750, hot water heater at $1,750 and electrical panel at $1,500 – in aggregate not to exceed $6,000.
Homeowners who meet the income guidelines that have already replaced these items can be reimbursed by submitting copies of paid invoices.
Owner occupied mobile homes will be eligible for up to $750 for water heaters, furnaces and electrical panels. Rental, multi-family and commercial properties are not eligible for this program.
The program is jointly administered by the Polk County Public Works Department and the City of Urbandale. Additional information is available at www.polkcountyiowa.gov/supervisors/public-information/flood-2018/. To start the application process, ask questions about the program or if you need help completing your application, please call 515-278-3930 or email floodpermit@urbandale.org.
The City of Urbandale will waive all permit fees, regardless of household income level, related to repair work for flood damage. To request a waiver of fees homeowners may download the application at www.Urbandale.org/flood and email the completed application to floodpermit@urbandale.org by 5 PM on Friday, September 28, 2018.
Residents with questions can call 515-278-3930 or email floodpermit@urbandale.org.
About Urbandale:
Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 45,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa Highway 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network.
Urbandale is a welcoming and vibrant community with affordable and accessible amenities for residents and businesses. From safe neighborhoods to acres of green space, Urbandale is uniquely positioned as an attractive place to raise a family, grow your business, and enjoy life. The City of Urbandale maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the state, providing excellent services at an exceptional value. Each year hundreds of new residents make Urbandale their home—joining those who already enjoy our community’s extensive park and trail network, short commutes, great career opportunities, and excellent schools.
The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and five City Council members. As a national leader in Character Counts, Urbandale endeavors at all times to promote and model the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
www.urbandale.org
Contact:
A.J. Johnson, City Manager
Ajohnson@urbandale.org, (515) 331-6705
