Reentry and transitional housing in Iowa
Official Iowa DOC housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
Iowa's eight judicial district departments of correctional services run residential facilities (halfway houses and work release centers) for people on probation, parole or work release. Placement is decided by the court, the Board of Parole or the district.
Source: Iowa DOC district pages (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
Iowa DOC
District offices and facilities are listed on each district page.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official Iowa, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in Iowa. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
877-347-5678 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services runs Iowa's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.
800-972-2017
Clothing and emergency help
Social services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for Iowa. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a Iowa ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
Iowa birth certificate
CDC's directory lists Iowa's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or Iowa's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in Iowa
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Probation and parole offices
The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.
Dubuque Office
745 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 557-7244
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Independence Office
210 5th Ave. NE, Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2196
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Waterloo Office
527 E 5th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-2091
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Ames Probation Parole Office
111 North Sherman St., Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-1810
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Fort Dodge Probation Parole Office
311 1st Ave. S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-8121
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Marshalltown Probation Parole Office
26 South 1st Ave., Room 412, Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-6322
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Mason City Probation Parole Office
211 19th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-0131
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
3rd District Administration, Parole/Probation
515 Water St., Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 252-0590
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Sheldon Parole and Probation Office
720 Western Ave., Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5384
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Adult Probation and Parole Office
801 S. 10th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 396-2200
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Parole/Probation Office
910 Washington Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-6680
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Dallas County Office
905 Main St., Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4632
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Jasper County Office
315 W 3rd St. N, Suite 900, Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-1101
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Marion County Office
3014 E Main St., Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6002
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Union County Office
119 N Elm St., Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-8556
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Warren County Office
115 N Howard St., Suite 102, Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-3095
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Linn County Office (William G. Faches Center)
951 29th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 398-3675
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Johnson County Office (Iowa City)
2030 Keokuk St., Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-3303
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Benton County Office
811 D Ave. #25, Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 423-1816
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Tama County Office
105 E Carleton St., Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 328-8206
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Scott County Field Services
605 Main St., Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-7986
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Clinton County Field Services
121 6th Ave. S, Suite 101, Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7943
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Muscatine County Field Services
101 W Mississippi Dr., Suite 200, Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9168
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Des Moines County Office
214 North 4th St., Suite 2A, Burlington, IA 52601
(641) 472-4242
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Wapello County Office
1315 N Court Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 472-4242
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Lee County South Office
1508 Morgan St., Keokuk, IA 52632
(641) 472-4242
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Mahaska County Office
211 High Ave. E, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 472-4242
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
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Homes listed by government sources (22)
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Dubuque Residential Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1494 Elm St., Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-6196
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
310-314 E. 6th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-2087
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Waterloo Women's Center for Change
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1515 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 292-0900
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
West Union Residential Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
500 S. Pine St., West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-5758
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Beje Clark Residential Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
818 15th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-3817
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Fort Dodge Residential Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
311 1st Ave. S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-6393
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Marshalltown Residential Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1401 S. 17th Ave., Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 753-5571
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
3rd District Residential Facilities
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
515 Water St., Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 252-0590
Placement by court, parole board or district
See reviews on Google Maps (opens in new tab)
Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Residential Correctional Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
900 9th Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 396-2245
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Residential Treatment Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1102 9th Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 396-2216
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Fort Des Moines Community Corrections Complex (Bldg 65/66)
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
65/66 Gruber St., Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-6924
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Fort Des Moines Community Corrections Complex (Bldg 68)
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
68 Thayer St., Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-6603
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Fort Des Moines Community Corrections Complex (Bldg 70)
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
70 Thayer St., Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-6905
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Fresh Start Women's Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1917 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-6325
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
ANCHOR Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
3115 12th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 297-3500
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Gerald R. Hinzman Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1051 29th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 398-3668
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Lary A. Nelson Center
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1001 29th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 398-3600
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Hope House
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
2501 Holiday Rd., Coralville, IA 52240
(319) 625-2202
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
605 Center (Work Release Center)
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
605 Main St., Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 322-7986
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Residential Correctional Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
1330 W 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 324-2131
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Burlington Residential Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
835 Valley St., Burlington, IA 52601
(641) 472-4242
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Ottumwa Residential Facility
Residential facility (Iowa DOC district)
245 Osage Dr., Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 472-4242
Placement by court, parole board or district
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Source: Residential facility (Iowa DOC district) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in Iowa?
This page lists 22 homes named by official Iowa government sources, with a ZIP or city search. Ask the parole or probation officer to approve any address before moving.
Who has to approve housing after release in Iowa?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
Last checked . City and ZIP locations come from U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files. OutSooner has no sponsors or affiliate links.
Sources: Iowa DOC district pages (opens in new tab) · Iowa DOC (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections