Day on the Hill

Day on the Hill: February 4, 10-12 pm

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Despite passing the House three times, eviction expungement was not introduced by the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2024, taking us back to the beginning for 2025. Meanwhile, businesses struggle to find housing for their workers who fit the description of ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). Businesses and housing and homeless advocates share a similar goal: we need affordable housing to meet the needs of Iowans.

This year, we will be partnering with the Iowa Housing Partnership to hold a Day on the Hill. We welcome your participation as we continue to lift up the need for eviction expungement and to fight back against the criminalization of homelessness. ​ Join the Iowa Homeless Coalition and advocate to prevent and end homelessness in our state.

Legislative Priority: Eviction Expungement

Homeward will be advocating for the introduction of legislation to address eviction expungement . In 2024, this legislation had significant support from entities including Conlin Properties, ACLU-Iowa, United Way of Central Iowa, Iowa State Bar Association, The Family Leader Foundation, Iowa Community Action Association, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Polk County Board of Supervisors, Common Good Iowa, City of Des Moines, Iowa ACES 360, Iowa Housing Partnership, Iowa Catholic Conference, Soaring Hearts, and the Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance.

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Eviction Expungement talking points can be found HERE.

A fact sheet to understanding homelessness in Iowa can be found HERE.

A fact sheet to understand how Iowa data compares to surrounding states, can be found HERE.

A fact sheet published by Iowa Legal Aid related to 2023 and January 2024 eviction filings in Iowa can be found HERE.