private room
cats are OK - purrr
house
no private bath
dogs are OK - wooof
laundry in bldg
off-street parking
River City Housing Collective is a unique affordable housing opportunity near downtown Iowa City. We're a member-directed non-profit dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing for ourselves while being conscientious stewards of this community for future members.
We are our own landlords, so our houses are managed and operated through the collective efforts of our members. Shared responsibility for cooking, cleaning, maintenance, and administrative tasks allows RCHC to continue to grow in its mission of sustaining a healthy physical and social environment for all of its members.
We have rooms available immediately as well as the 12-month leasing period beginning on August 3rd. Due to the efforts of our members, rent rates are well below market average and vary by room size and features (individual prices available on our website). Utilities are folded into the rent cost and cover all basic amenities including Wi-Fi. All of our houses have curbside recycling, onsite compost, and free laundry.
You'll have a private room that is your personal sanctuary, but community is built and sustained through everyday interactions, so you'll share a kitchen, dining room, living room and other facilities with your housemates. You'll also have the benefit of outdoor commons: porches and yards and garden beds to be enjoyed.
Living cooperatively means sharing resources as well, so all members participate in a food plan, where they purchase food collectively and cook dinner for their House twice a month. Your monthly house fee covers the cost of bulk food purchasing and weekly grocery shopping as well as various other household staples like toilet paper, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies.
And we're pet-friendly!
To apply, you can fill out the online prospective member request form at our website, and a membership committee rep. will be in touch: https://sites.google.com/site/rivercityhousingcollective/apply
For more information, please visit our website (www.rchc.coop) or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
River City Housing Collective and all associated properties and events are intended as safe spaces for all people.
