We won't let housing opportunity slip away
Greater Des Moines is capable of pulling off some pretty inspiring housing progress. We'll show you inside one inspiring new development.
We provide strategic leadership, expertise, and resources to strengthen communities in Polk County through affordable housing.
Basic Needs.
Powerful Solutions.
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund is the comprehensive planning, advocacy and funding organization for affordable housing in Polk County, Iowa.
Here We Grow
Building workforce housing the region needs
Over 41,000 workers in our region can't afford to live on their own, even when they earn at the 90th percentile for their occupation. We're collaborating with others in the region to address the need for workforce housing solutions.
Redlining in Des Moines
Exploring lasting consequences of housing discrimination
Explore the history of redlining and systemic racism in housing with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund's new 5-part video series. Understanding the past allows us to make better decisions for the future.
Stable Steady Stong
Invest in a better community for all
Community members are investing to help families secure and maintain safe and affordable housing, and that makes a difference in the quality of life for everyone in our community.
Our Impact
This is still an unsettled time for our community's progress on housing. The pandemic emergency is receding, but economic hardship remains. We're working harder than ever to help the community secure needed progress.
1000+
Affordable homes
produced or protected
2,099
Households served
through programs
we fund
$2.5M+
Invested in
housing progress
during FY-2022
