New Work that Impacts Housing Program will build careers, improve housing
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund is pleased to announce the Work that Impacts Housing Program (WTIHP), a transformative program that bridges two urgent needs – workforce development and housing preservation. Applications are now open for the program’s new building trades pre-apprenticeship track that helps adults gain useful career skills. Adults age 18+ who have obtained a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience are eligible to join a paid pre-apprenticeship pro
PCHTF
13 hours ago2 min read
Reflections on Housing Matters Symposium 2026
Housing Matters Symposium was held April 30, 2026 at the Iowa Events Center. Thank you to all who attended and to our presenting sponsors AARP Iowa and the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Listen to Housing Matters Symposium as a podcast Thanks to the generocity of our speakers, you can listen to audio from Housing Matters Symposium as a podcast. We will be uploading each session as an episode soon, so be sure to subscribe on your favorite service so
PCHTF
4 days ago2 min read
PCHTF announces co-development fellows in next phase of Developer Launchpad
They will now participate in a development led by local firm DEV Partners while continuing their own individual projects.
Matt Hauge
4 days ago2 min read
Housing Sites of Opportunity report shows promise of Missing Middle Housing
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund has released a new report called Housing Sites of Opportunity, that highlights practical ways communities in Polk County could integrate more housing into existing neighborhoods. Completed in partnership with local planning firm Confluence, the report focuses on Missing Middle Housing, types of housing developments that range from duplexes and cottage courts up to smaller buildings with 20 or fewer units. Such development types used to be co
Matt Hauge
4 days ago2 min read
Housing Matters Symposium to focus on developing housing to strengthen neighborhoods
This year, PCHTF's annual educational event focuses on housing that matches the needs of existing neighborhoods
Matt Hauge
Apr 282 min read
Check out the full program line-up for 2026 Housing Matters Symposium
We've released the full speaker line-up for Housing Matters Symposium, coming up April 30.
PCHTF
Mar 312 min read