Iowa Reentry Housing

Housing
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified reentry housing 🛠️ Eligible — confirm with officer

Iowa Reentry & Transitional Housing Resources

Housing programs and shelters commonly used by individuals on probation, parole, or returning from incarceration in Iowa. Always confirm residency approval with your supervising officer before moving in.

Central Iowa

Counties: Polk, Story, Dallas, Warren (Des Moines metro)

✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing

Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Emergency shelter and supportive services; transitional pathways vary.
Des Moines
(515) 284-5719
Primary Health Care – Shelter / Housing Support
Health + housing navigation; programs vary by eligibility.
Des Moines
(515) 280-3860

🛠️ Eligible Officer Approval Required

Faith-Based Transitional Homes (Local)
Short-term housing; approval and rules vary by site.
Metro
Varies

Eastern Iowa

Counties: Linn, Johnson, Scott (Cedar Rapids / Iowa City / Quad Cities)

✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing

Willis Dady Homeless Services
Shelter + housing support services.
Cedar Rapids
(319) 362-7555

🛠️ Eligible Officer Approval Required

Local Transitional / Sober Living Options
Some placements require officer approval and program intake.
Multiple
Varies

Western Iowa

Counties: Pottawattamie, Woodbury (Council Bluffs / Sioux City corridor)

✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing

Community Shelter / Housing Providers (Regional)
Emergency shelter + referrals to transitional programs.
Western IA
211

🛠️ Eligible Officer Approval Required

Local Rooming / Shared Housing
May require address approval depending on supervision terms.
Multiple
Varies

Northeast Iowa

Counties: Black Hawk, Dubuque (Waterloo / Dubuque)

✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing

Regional Housing & Shelter Referrals
Find shelters, transitional housing, and supportive programs by zip code.
NE IA
211

🛠️ Eligible Officer Approval Required

Local Transitional Homes
Placement and eligibility vary; confirm with officer.
Multiple
Varies

Southeast Iowa

Counties: Des Moines, Lee, Henry (Burlington / Fort Madison / Mount Pleasant)

✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing

Area Housing & Shelter Referrals
County-level shelter and housing options via statewide referral.
SE IA
211

🛠️ Eligible Officer Approval Required

Local Shared Housing / Transitional Rooms
Confirm address approval and curfew compliance.
Multiple
Varies

Northwest Iowa

Counties: Plymouth, Dickinson, Sioux (and surrounding)

✅ Verified Reentry-Friendly Housing

Regional Housing Referrals
Search local shelters and transitional housing options by county.
NW IA
211

🛠️ Eligible Officer Approval Required

Local Transitional Options
Eligibility varies; confirm with officer and provider intake.
Multiple
Varies

Statewide Programs

Available across Iowa

✅ Verified Statewide Housing Resources

Iowa Finance Authority – Housing Search
Affordable housing locator and statewide resources.
Statewide
—
211 Iowa – Housing Referrals
Search shelters, transitional housing, utilities and local supports.
Statewide
211

🛠️ Eligible Requires Officer Approval

Local Sober Living / Transitional Housing
Not all locations are approved for supervision; confirm before intake.
Statewide
Varies

Important: Housing acceptance is not guaranteed. Always verify address approval with your supervising officer before moving in.

Disclaimer: OACRA is a private directory and is not affiliated with any court, probation office, or government agency. Listing does not imply automatic approval.

Providers: To request a listing update, email contact@oacra.app.

Abe Lomri
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