Community Housing Resources

Know where to go for help with common housing situations in Greater Des Moines.

Start here for common housing situations

Here are some common housing situations in the community with information about who to contact:

Looking for an affordable rental home or having trouble affording rent

Many income-restricted properties in our community maintain rental listings on Iowa Housing Search, a resource maintained by the Iowa Finance Authority.

The public housing authority serving Polk County is the Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority. The Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority (CIRHA) serves many surrounding counties.

Experiencing homelessness

Help is available to access services and shelter. For support, visit Centralized Intake at Primary Health Care, 1200 University Avenue, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For assistance after hours dial 2-1-1.

Need help repairing an owner-occupied home

We maintain a directory of assistance programs for homeowners that you can download here.

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Want to purchase an affordable home or having trouble affording a mortgage

PCHTF helps fund these organizations focused on providing affordable homeownership opportunities.

You may also wish to contact the Iowa Mortgage Help Line.

Addressing tenant-landlord concerns

We recommend contacting HOME, Inc. for assitance with common tenant landlord concerns. If you are facing eviction, you may also contact Iowa Legal Aid for assistance.