15 Rental & Utility Assistance Resources in Polk, Iowa — Free Help & Counseling
15 verified rental & utility assistance resources in Polk, Iowa. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Acorn Housing, Des Moines, Ia — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 288-1520 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Cccs Of Nebraska — Rental & Utility Assistance in Urbandale, Iowa — (515) 225-2227 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Grimes, Iowa — (515) 986-1882 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
- Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 323-8950 — Public Housing Authority (PHA) chartered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to administer federal rental-assistance programs in this jurisdic
- Greater Des Moines Habitat For Humanity — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 471-8686 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- HUD Rental Assistance - Iowa — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (800) 569-4287
- Home Opportunities Made Easy, INC. (home, Inc.) — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 243-1277 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 255-0800 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Iowa Finance Authority — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 725-4916 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Iowa Home Ownership Education Project — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 278-1415 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Mid Iowa Credit Counseling — Rental & Utility Assistance in Johnston, Iowa — (515) 279-4118 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Neighborhood Finance Corp. — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 288-5626 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Neighborhood Housing Services Of Des Moines — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 277-6647 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- Services For Homeowners Program — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 283-4787 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
- The Home Connection — Rental & Utility Assistance in Des Moines, Iowa — (515) 244-9748 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
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Frequently asked questions
How many rental & utility assistance resources are available in Polk, Iowa?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified rental & utility assistance resources across Polk, Iowa. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these rental & utility assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.