Housing Services Mission
Housing Service’s mission is to provide quality affordable housing opportunities within Des Moines and Polk County, and to facilitate, where possible, self-sufficiency for its clients.
Housing Services Responsibilities
The Housing Services Department administers and monitors the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), Supportive Housing Program (SHP), Public Housing for the City of Des Moines, and Section 8 for Polk County. Funding for these programs is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These programs are administered by the Community Investment Administration (CIA), Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency (DMMHA), Leasing division, Public Housing, Section 8, Maintenance division, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), and Public Housing Board.
Housing Services Hours and Contact Information
We are here to serve you Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please see our Holiday Schedule for recognized Holiday closings.
Housing Services Office
Park Fair Mall
100 E Euclid Avenue
Park Fair Mall – Suite 101
Des Moines, IA 50313
(T) (515) 323-8950
(F) (515) 242-2844
Public Housing Board
The Public Housing Board initiates programs or projects, including grant applications that further the policies and plans of the Municipal Housing Agency including tenant conduct and relations; interact with other governmental agencies with respect to application for and implementation of grants and other funding programs; reviews and comments on Housing Services Director's annual operating and capital budgets prior to their submission to City Manager; buy, lease, sell or exchange supplies, equipment and materials; and procures service or work to extend to unencumbered funds available when such contracts or agreements exceed $10,000. For more information on the Public Housing Board visit their website.
Public Housing Board Meeting Schedule
Public Housing Board Members