IowaHousingSearch.org is a vital component of Iowa's disaster preparedness This service provides listings of housing and resources, updated on a daily basis to ensure optimal housing preparedness for our state.

IowaHousingSearch.org is powered by MyHousingSearch.com, leading national provider of housing locators with over a decade of experience handling disaster housing intervention across the United States.

Disaster Response

• IowaHousingSearch.org representatives contact and train agencies tasked with housing clients quickly after a crisis and prepare news releases to alert the community to this central housing resource.
• Representatives prepare news releases and announcements for traditional and social media to alert the community to this centralized housing resource.
• Customized announcements are posted to the homepage throughout the disaster process.
• State and local agencies work collaboratively to engage service agencies and deliver consistent messaging about how IowaHousingSearch.org serves disaster housing needs.
• During a disaster, intensive landlord outreach is constantly conducted to add listings and ensure that existing listings are available in and around impacted areas.
• If needed, a listing of manufactured housing communities and available trailer pads can be produced to help quickly stand up disaster trailers as needed.
• The service incorporates toll-free call center support in English and Spanish. Trained, experienced call center staff conduct compassionate intake and referral for disaster victims and deliver personalized search results for shelter and relief options.