Community Development Waterloo, Iowa

🎉 It’s officially National Community Development Week! 🎉
This week, April 6-10, 2026, communities across the country are celebrating the impact of the HUD-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) programs — two vital resources that help strengthen neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities, and support residents of all ages and abilities.

Stay tuned as we share stories, stats, and spotlights throughout the week! ✨

The Community Development Board of the City of Waterloo, Iowa will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers, 715 Mulberry St., Waterloo, Iowa at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on the use of Federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Waterloo will receive an estimated allocation of $1,196,041 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $473,739.44 in HOME Investment Partnerships funding. The Annual Action Plan submitted will describe eligible programs, projects, and activities to be undertaken during the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Contact Angie Fordyce, Community Development Coordinator at (319) 291-4429 for further information on the use of Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds.

Purchase a test kit at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore-Waterloo, Iowa - Friday, January 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Test kits are also regularly available for purchase at Black Hawk County Public Health at 1407 Independence Ave. during normal business hours.

Dangerous levels of radon - a naturally-occurring gas that comes from the soil - can be found in most Iowa homes.

Radon is dangerous because it can cause lung cancer. Among non-smokers, radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer. Radon exposure also significantly increases the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.

The only way you can know if your home is safe is to test it for radon. Visit with us to learn more, and purchase a test kit, at one of our upcoming events!

Cedar Falls Public Library - Wednesday, January 28, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore-Waterloo, Iowa - Friday, January 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Test kits are also regularly available for purchase at Black Hawk County Public Health (1407 Independence Ave, 1st Floor, Waterloo, IA 50703) during normal business hours.