Polk County approves landmark investment to advance long-term housing opportunity
On Tuesday, April 5, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a package of housing investments of just more than $15 million that...
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Apr 5, 20222 min read
PCHTF plans discussion about creating ‘The Affordable City’ April 7 in Des Moines
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) has announced author Shane Phillips as its featured speaker for the 2022 Affordable Housing...
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Mar 4, 20221 min read
PCHTF awards $953,240 for housing development, improvement
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) has awarded $953,240 in grants and forgivable loans to support the construction, preservation,...
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Feb 7, 20222 min read
PCHTF joins EveryStep for next phase of Healthy Homes effort
EveryStep today announced it has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make...
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Jan 25, 20222 min read
Ashley Sloterdyk: Assisting residents in pandemic brings 'tears of relief and joy'
Ashley Sloterdyk works at the Polk County Justice Center helping qualify households for emergency rental asssistance - here he shares his...
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Jan 25, 20224 min read
Urbandale celebrates a 'wonderful day' with opening of Lillis Lofts
Urbandale celebrates the opening of Lillis Lofts, a 43 apartment mixed income community located next to Merle Hay Mall.
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Dec 17, 20211 min read
Des Moines expands tax incentives to encourage missing middle housing, accessory housing units
Des Moines has expanded tax incentives for housing options that can provide lower cost options for residents.
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Nov 18, 20213 min read
Working together so every family has housing choice in Greater Des Moines
The Regional Workforce Housing Strategy helps us understand what contributes to the rents being charged in new construction apartments...
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Nov 1, 20211 min read