PROMOTING HOUSING STABILITY THROUGH TENANT ACADEMY
Tenant Academy
If you are experiencing a housing crisis, please call Waypoint's Shelter Service Line at 319.366.7999 or call the Balance of State 24 Hour Call Center at 1.833.739.0065.
Helping individuals become successful renters, Waypoint's Tenant Academy offers financial guidance, information, and support that lead to sustainable housing solutions. The Tenant Academy is a free, nine-hour course based on RentWise curriculum created by HOME, Inc. This housing education course focuses on the following:
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Money management
- How to find/search for housing
- How to get through the rental process
- Move-in process
- Taking care of a home
- Energy actions to save money
- Proper move out procedures
Upon completion of the course, participants receive a diploma to present to landlords to show their reliability and knowledge on the rental process.
Upcoming Tenant Academy Dates
- June 27, 28, & 29. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. each day.
Register for Tenant Academy by calling 319.731.6173 or by completing this form. Tenant Academy is held at Waypoint (318 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401).
If you are experiencing a housing crisis, please call Waypoint's Shelter Service Line at 319.366.7999 or call the Balance of State 24 Hour Call Center at 1.833.739.0065.