Able Up Iowa Forgivable Loans
Able Up Iowa (Nonprofit)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Able Up Iowa Forgivable Loans in its Des Moines, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Low-interest and forgivable loans for home modifications. Ramps, roll-in showers, stair glides, lowered countertops. Ages 18-54 with disability; 55+ no documentation needed.
Iowa resident with disability or 55+
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-12. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Des Moines, IA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Invest DSM Block Challenge Grant Up to $2,500 per property
- Invest DSM Commercial Grant Up to $50,000 per retail bay
- Invest DSM Homeowner Renovation Up to $75,000
- ION Home Improvement Program Up to $40,000
Key Details
- Forgivable loans (varies) in funding
- For homeowners
- No income requirement
- Priority for disabled
- Covers: accessibility, major
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Able Up Iowa Forgivable Loans in Des Moines?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Able Up Iowa Forgivable Loans in Des Moines, IA?
Confirm the application route directly with Able Up Iowa (Nonprofit); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 515-292-2972. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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