Programs & Incentives

The City of Dubuque offers a variety of resources to commercial property owners, rental property owners, and homeowners. Most programs are separated into three categories: Commercial Property Incentive Programs, Rental Property Incentive Programs, and Homeowner Incentive Programs. 

Commercial Property Incentive Programs 

Rental Property Incentive Programs 

Homeowner Incentive Programs 

There are also state and federal incentive programs, which can be combined with local programs to help make the most of resources. 

State Incentive Programs

The Iowa Economic Development Authority administers several programs to assist individuals, communities, and businesses in business and community development. 

The Iowa Finance Authority administers programs that provide affordable financing resources for individuals and their goals, from mortgage or down payment assistance and rental programs that provide affordable homes, to low-cost funds for drinking water, help for beginning farmers, and more. Housing Tax Credit Program (2023 timeline) 

The State Historical Society of Iowa administers programs that helps preserve and bring new life to Iowa’s historic properties. 

Federal Incentive Programs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers programs that offer support to projects that protect and better human health and the environment. 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers programs that offer support to projects that create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. 

The U.S. Department of Commerce administers programs that offer support to projects that create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity.