265—42.2(16) Definitions.

“Applicant” means an eligible provider of eligible homeless services that is applying for funds through the ESG program.

“Authority” means the Iowa finance authority.

“Domestic violence shelter” means a homeless shelter primarily or exclusively serving clients who are homeless due to domestic violence.

“DVIMS” means the Domestic Violence Information Management System, which is Iowa’s designated database for domestic violence shelters.

“HMIS” means the Homeless Management Information System as defined in 24 CFR Part 576.

“Homeless” means the same as set forth in 24 CFR Part 576.

“Homeless shelter” or “shelter” means a facility properly zoned and lawfully operating in compliance with all state, county and municipal laws and regulations, including possessing all permits, licenses, certifications and other authorizations required for the facility’s location, that provides temporary shelter with overnight sleeping accommodations for homeless persons and that does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements.

“Private nonprofit organization” means an organization as set forth in 42 U.S.C. Section 11371 that has registered with the state of Iowa as a nonprofit corporation.

“SAF” means the shelter assistance fund as set forth in Iowa Code section 16.41.

“Subrecipient” means any private nonprofit organization or city or county government to which the authority distributes ESG program funds.

[ARC 9408C, IAB 7/9/25, effective 8/13/25]