Iowa Administrative Code

2.5(1) A person who has been debarred by the authority may request a review of the authority’s determination pursuant to Iowa Code section 15.106E(3). The request may include any information relevant to demonstrate the authority’s determination was based on a clear error of mater…

2.6(1) A person who has been debarred may submit a request for reinstatement during the period of debarment if: a. New information becomes available that is relevant to the cause for debarment and that was not previously discoverable; b. Criminal charges or civil or administrativ…

debarment that are allowed under any authority programs in which a debarred person is participating or any existing agreements between the authority and a debarred person. [ARC 9651C, IAB 10/29/25, effective 12/3/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 15.106E…

“Account” means the district account that is created within the fund for each municipality that has established a district and that holds the new tax revenues deposited by the department under the program. “Applicant” means a municipality applying to the board and the authority f…

200.2(1) Purpose. The authority and the board will utilize a preapplication process to gauge the level of demand for funding under the program, accept initial project plans and requests for funding, make provisional determinations about the amount of maximum benefits, and notify …

200.3(1) Eligibility. To be eligible for benefits under the program, an applicant shall demonstrate that all requirements in Iowa Code section 15J.4(1) are met. a. To establish that the criterion in Iowa Code section 15J.4(1)“a” is met, a municipality should submit information su…

the proposed district plan submitted with each complete and eligible application according to the criteria and process described in this rule. 200.4(1) Scoring criteria and plan evaluation. Each proposed district plan will be given a numerical score between 0 and 100. The higher …

200.5(1) Final application required. a. An applicant that receives a provisional funding decision must submit a final application to the board within one year of the submission of the preapplication. b. A final application shall meet all the requirements described in Iowa Code se…

200.6(1) Ordinance and notice to department. Upon receiving approval by the board of the final application pursuant to rule 261—200.5(15J), the municipality shall adopt an ordinance or, in the case of a joint board, a resolution establishing the district consistent with Iowa Code…

200.7(1) Plan amendments. a. Requests for amendments shall include updated or amended feasibility and economic impact studies as determined necessary by the authority. A plan amendment request that does not increase the maximum benefit amount may be requested at any time. b. A re…

200.8(1) Cessation of deposits. Deposits to the district’s account shall cease in accordance with Iowa Code section 15J.8. 200.8(2) District dissolution. If a municipality is notified that its maximum benefit amount has been reached, the municipality shall dissolve the district b…

administration and deposit of moneys into the fund and into accounts in 701—Chapter 273. [ARC 0135D, IAB 3/18/26, effective 4/22/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 15J. [Filed ARC 1175C (Notice ARC 0947C, IAB 8/21/13), IAB 11/13/13, effective 12/18/13] [F…

“Applicant” means an eligible entity that is applying for financial assistance through the program. “Authority” means the Iowa economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Board” means the Iowa economic development authority board. “Entity” means the same …

201.2(1) In addition to the eligibility criteria in Iowa Code section 15G.103(2), an event must meet the following criteria to be eligible for financial assistance under the program: a. The event must be an event that has not previously been held in Iowa or has a quality or quali…

preapplication to the authority in the form and content prescribed by the authority. The preapplication will be evaluated by staff for eligibility based on the criteria in Iowa Code section 15G.103(2) and rule 261—201.2(15G). [ARC 0136D, IAB 3/18/26, effective 4/22/26]

201.4(1) Entities that are invited to apply for the program based on their preapplication and staff review conducted pursuant to rule 261—201.3(15G) shall submit an application to the authority in the form and content prescribed by the authority. The application shall contain the…

201.5(1) Expenditures identified in Iowa Code section 15G.102(2) that are required as part of the entity’s bid for an event are eligible for financial assistance. 201.5(2) Expenses for expenditures not directly related to the bidding and selection process are ineligible for reimb…

201.6(1) Notification. The authority will notify successful applicants in writing of their approved application for financial assistance and prepare an agreement that reflects the terms of the financial assistance. The recipient must execute and return the agreement to the author…

purposes stated under Iowa Code section 100B.52 as enacted by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 1002. [ARC 9857C, IAB 12/24/25, effective 1/28/26]

“Applicant” means an eligible municipality that is applying for a grant. “Authority” means the economic development authority established pursuant to Iowa Code section 15.105. “Emergency medical care provider” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 147A.1. “Grant” means f…

21.3(1) Created a program by resolution or ordinance from the municipality’s governing body for volunteer emergency medical care providers, volunteer firefighters and reserve peace officers and confirmed by such resolution or ordinance that the program meets the requirements set …

21.4(1) Electronically file the applicant’s grant application in the form and content prescribed by the authority. 21.4(2) Provide the authority with a certified copy of a resolution or ordinance from the applicant’s governing body creating a qualified program. 21.4(3) Provide th…

approval based on an applicant’s eligibility and the completeness of the applicant’s application. Based on the review process and subject to available funding, the authority may revise the applicant’s overall funding request pursuant to Iowa Code section 100B.52 as enacted by 202…

Code section 100B.52 as enacted by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 1002. [ARC 9857C, IAB 12/24/25, effective 1/28/26]

21.7(1) The authority will notify a successful applicant in writing of the applicant’s approved application for funding and prepare an agreement that reflects the terms of the grant award. The successful applicant must execute and return the agreement to the authority within 45 d…

effect January 28, 2026. [ARC 9857C, IAB 12/24/25, effective 1/28/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 100B.52 as enacted by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 1002. [Filed ARC 9857C (Notice ARC 9611C, IAB 10/15/25), IAB 12/24/25, effective 1/28/26]

“Attraction” means a permanently located recreational, cultural, educational, or entertainment activity that is available to the general public. “Authority” means the economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Board” means the same as defined in Iowa Cod…

organizations, and school districts in cooperation with a city or county. Any eligible applicant may apply individually or jointly with another eligible applicant or other eligible applicants. A school district must apply jointly with a city or county. [ARC 0137D, IAB 3/18/26, ef…

211.3(1) Eligible projects provide recreational, cultural, entertainment, and educational opportunities. Funded projects must position a community to take advantage of economic development opportunities in tourism and strengthen a community’s competitiveness as a place to work an…

211.4(1) The board shall not approve an application for assistance under this program to refinance an existing loan. 211.4(2) A recipient may not receive more than one CAT award for a single project. However, previously funded projects may receive an additional award(s) if the ap…

information identified in Iowa Code section 15F.202(2). [ARC 0137D, IAB 3/18/26, effective 4/22/26]

eligibility and as described in subrule 211.7(1). A review, analysis, and evaluation from the authority staff will be submitted to the CAT review committee, which will then make a final recommendation to the board for final approval, denial, or deferral. 211.6(1) Applicants must …

211.7(1) Authority staff will review each application for the following information: a. Whether the application documents local support for the proposed activity. b. Whether the proposed project is primarily a vertical infrastructure project. c. Whether at least 65 percent of the…

211.8(1) Administration of awards. a. A contract shall be executed between the recipient and authority. The authority and the board reserve the right to negotiate terms and conditions of the contract. b. The recipient must execute and return the contract within 45 days of transmi…

15F.204(5) through 15F.204(8). [ARC 0137D, IAB 3/18/26, effective 4/22/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 15F, subchapter II. [Filed emergency 6/18/99—published 7/14/99, effective 7/1/99] [Filed 8/20/99, Notice 7/14/99—published 9/8/99, effective 10/13/99…

“Accredited colleges and universities” means any college, university, or institution of higher learning that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. “Authority” means the economic developm…

“a.” [ARC 0139D, IAB 3/18/26, effective 4/22/26]

Iowa are eligible for assistance. 216.3(1) When considering whether to award financial assistance for two fiscal years, the board shall evaluate metrics including the amount of revenue generated by ticket sales, the estimated economic impact, and the number of overnight stays at …

216.4(1) Eligible expenses. Examples of eligible expenses include but are not limited to: a. Land acquisition; b. Construction; c. Major renovation of buildings; d. Site development; e. Permanent or temporary structures; and f. Purchase or long-term lease of equipment. 216.4(2) I…

an application must meet the following threshold application requirements: 216.5(1) There must be demonstrated local support for the proposed activity. 216.5(2) The application must contain a detailed description of the project outlining the sporting event(s) and the infrastructu…

216.6(1) Applications for assistance under the program shall be submitted to the authority. For those applications that meet the threshold application requirements and the eligibility criteria, the authority shall forward the applications to the board and provide a staff review a…

216.7(1) Administration of awards. a. The agreement entered into pursuant to Iowa Code section 15F.401(8) will include the terms and conditions under which financial assistance must be repaid or penalties incurred in the event the applicant does not fulfill all obligations under …

“Abandoned building” means a building that has remained vacant and been in violation of the applicable housing code or building code for a period of six consecutive months. “Applicant” means a city applying for financial assistance under the program. “Authority” means the economi…

22.2(1) Amount, form, and timing of assistance. The program provides financial assistance to cities for the redevelopment or remediation of nuisance properties and abandoned buildings and other structures. The amount of assistance awarded will be negotiated between each applicant…

22.3(1) To be eligible under the program, an applicant shall be a city interested in addressing issues of slum and blight through the remediation or redevelopment of nuisance properties or abandoned buildings. 22.3(2) Scoring criteria for applications may include but are not limi…

[ARC 9652C, IAB 10/29/25, effective 12/3/25]

development of viable communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income. [ARC 9996C, IAB 1/21/26, effective 2/25/26]

“Annual action plan” means the annual plan required and approved by HUD that outlines the state’s processes and procedures for distribution of CDBG funds. The annual action plan is available on the authority’s website. “Authority” means the economic development authority created …

to and approval by HUD. The plan will provide a description of the activities and programs that will take place during the year to meet goals established in the consolidated plan. 23.3(1) The authority will follow the state’s citizen participation plan during the development of t…

among programs or activities described in the state’s most recent annual action plan, which may include but not be limited to the following: 1. Housing assistance. 2. Water and sewer improvements. 3. Community facilities improvements. 4. Opportunities and threats fund. 5. Neighbo…