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Safe, Stable
and Affordable

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, funding and advocacy organization for affordable housing in Polk County, Iowa.

PCHTF celebrates being named DEI Workplace Excellence Award recipient

by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Navigating Housing Together

Invest in housing opportunity

You can invest to help families secure and maintain safe and affordable housing. That improves the quality of life for everyone in Greater Des Moines.

A graphic shows various ways ADUs can be added to a house.

Accessory Dwelling Units

Local communities are considering accessory dwelling units as a way to add new housing options in existing neighborhoods.

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Owner Occupied 
Home Repair Programs

Learn about programs that assist low- and moderate-income homeowners paying for essential home repairs.

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Unlocking Possibilities

Our annual report to the community

FY2023 was our largest ever year for housing investment, and we're just getting started. Thank you to the network of volunteers, supporters, and community members who make this work possible.

The Cover of our annual report shows the Sixth Avenue Flats apartment building and the title Unlocking Possibilities.

The latest news from the PCHTF blog

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