This program funds Iowa towns of 5,000 or fewer residents to address abandoned commercial or public buildings vacant for at least six months. It supports activities including asbestos inspections and abatement, structural engineering analysis, site assessments, building deconstruction, and renovation. The focus is on landfill diversion through recycling and reuse of materials and eliminating hazards posed by these structures.
Only city governments in Iowa towns with 5,000 or fewer residents may apply. The city must own or be acquiring ownership of a former commercial or public building vacant for at least six months and not listed on the National Historic Register. Partnerships with nonprofits are allowed but ownership m
