Office Phone: (515) 333-1985

Affordable Living & Home Ownership

FAQs

BEFORE I BUY A HOUSE IN WESTERN ACRES?

Verify the property taxes are current. The county will not transfer title to buyer until the property taxes are current.

Verify the rent is current. We will not offer a new tenant a lease until the seller has the rent current.

Submit an application to verify you meet qualifications to live in Western Acres.

WHO NEEDS TO APPLY?

Anyone who is 18 years old or older AND will reside in the house for more than 7 days.

APPLICATION FEE?

Yes. Our application fee is $30 per adult that will be living in the house.

HOW DO I APPLY TO LIVE IN THE PARK?

You need to click on the blue banner across the screen that reads “Online Rental Application”.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT MONTHLY RENT?

Rent in 2023 is $380 per month

DOES RENT INCLUDE UTILITIES?

No.

WHO SUPPLIES THE UTILITIES?

Water, Sewer, Electric and Trash are provided by the City of Carlisle. Before you are able to purchase services from the city, you will need to apply for services. City Hall’s phone number is 515-989-3224. They are located at the corner of N 1st St and School Street. The address is 100 N 1st. Carlisle, IA 50047. You may visit them at www.carlisleiowa.org.

Natural Gas is provided by MidAmerican Energy. You will need to contact them to establish service.

DO YOU ALLOW PETS?

Yes. Residents may have two pets. Dogs must be under 30 pounds. They are not to be off leash or unsupervised at any time.

DO YOU RENT SPACES FOR FULL-TIME RV’ERS?

No.

MAIL SERVICE FROM USPS?

Tenants will need to stop by the post office located on 1st St and apply for delivery. There are three cluster boxes in the park. The postmaster will assign a box to you.

WHO LENDS MONEY TO BUY A NEW HOUSE?

Visit our website for companies that may offer financing to qualified buyers.

Also please talk to your credit union or local bank.

CAN I BUY A HOME IN THE PARK AND NOT LIVE IN THE PARK?

No.

DO YOU RENT MOBILEHOMES?

No. All homes are to be owner occupied.