Housing: Rental issues (mold, landlord issues)

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Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.

Your Life Iowa

Crisis line and resources.
Live chat is available.
Your Life Iowa also has a hotline and treatment search function. Use their facility locator.
When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, substance, addiction, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts, housing, experiencing homelessness, or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.
If you are experiencing homelessness, they will connect you with Central Iowa Shelter and Services, which serves Jasper County.
Keywords: tobacco, vaping, suicide, homeless, unhoused, assistance

855-581-8111

Other Categories: Assistance, Disability Services, Disaster or Crisis Assistance or Emergency Events (flood, tornado, etc) , Employment Services - Job, Careers, Training, Food Assistance, Housing: general see other housing and homeless link as needed., Mental Health (Brain Health) Treatment / Counseling, Support Groups/Peer Support, Childcare Resources and Finder, Substance Misuse/Addiction: Treatment (Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco) Also see support groups, Clothing- Donation Centers, Domestic Violence , Family Planning / Birth Control , Hotlines, Environmental, Grief Support, Abuse (Prevention and Reporting) Services, Paternity, Homeless or Unhoused (Also see housing or cooling and warming centers) , Mental Health Resources (Other) Also see Treatment, Addiction Treatment (Also see Substance Abuse Treatment or Support Groups)

Iowa Legal Aid - Des Moines

Free legal assistance in civil legal issues such as housing, rental issues, domestic violence, public benefit program denials, utility shut-offs, tax problems & consumer issues, to low-income persons.

Rental issues: How Do I Get My Landlord to Make Repairs? https://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/how-do-i-get-my-landlord-to-make-repairs

Landlord issues, rental issues, mold, etc, housing issues.

1111 9th St., Suite 230
Des Moines, IA 50314

800-532-1275

Other Categories: Legal Services or Justice Involved Services

Home Inc

Help for Renters, Private Landlords, & Property Managers

Facing a rental housing problem? HOME, Inc. is here for you! We help renters and landlords throughout Iowa understand their housing rights and responsibilities by providing counseling and education.

Please keep in mind, we do not offer legal advice.

1618 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314

515-243-1277

staff@homeincdsm.org

Other Categories: Housing: general see other housing and homeless link as needed.

Rent Issues (Mold, bugs, etc)

Poor Living Conditions: Do they own, rent, live with others?

Mold: USDA Loans and Grants, FEMA Flood Damage
- How to clean up Webstie: https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/clean-up.html

Bugs/Infestation: vectors, Lice, fleas, bed bugs, bugs, mice, rats, bats, and other animals. See CDC reference, your lease agreement and legal aid
- .Bed bugs
Rentals review lease agreement, if you own a home, check with homeowner insurance.

Landlord issues- Iowa Legal Aid

Well, septic, zoning issue, or building permit. Jasper Co. Community Development or city.

Inspection for Rentals?

Rental inspections in Baxter and Newton. Colfax will be starting again. 4/2025

If in Newton and need inspections, https://www.newtongov.org/122/Building-Division
NOTE: The Jasper County Health Department does not have any authority over rental or housing issues.

Mold

Mold Clean Up Source: CDC

If you are a renter, see your lease agreement, and check if your location offers rental inspections (call your City Hall).

Other Categories: Housing: general see other housing and homeless link as needed., Clean Up Services

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