Home Base Iowa (HBI) Communities
What Makes an HBI Community?
Home Base Iowa Communities represent the best the state has to offer, offering incentives and friendly employment opportunities that help Veterans and their families find a new place to call home. HBI designates qualified communities based on a set of comprehensive standards. To become designated, communities shall:
Develop its own incentive package for veterans.
Display its HBI Community designation prominently.
Obtain a resolution of support from the appropriate local governing body.
HBI Communities
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Full List of HBI Communities
View the list of over 140 HBI Communities across the state, including their available incentives and welcome packages.
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Apply to Become an HBI Community
Communities can apply to become an HBI Community that offers incentives & resources to best welcome Veterans & families.
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For Veterans: Submit an Incentive Application
Veterans can complete the following form to help identify certain incentives & preferences that support a move to Iowa.
Making Iowa a Welcoming Community for Veterans and Their Families
Learn more about how Home Base Iowa champions local communities across Iowa who are making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families.
Featured HBI Community
Tama County
HBI recently staff joined the Tama County Board of Supervisors, Tama County residents, and other local representatives to recognize the 85th county in Iowa to be designated as an HBI Community.