HOME, Inc.

Last week our Executive Director Carrie joined other local housing leaders in a roundtable with US HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Congressman Zach Nunn to discuss housing affordability and removing barriers to homeownership. We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with policymakers and fellow community leaders to create positive change!

This project we're working on will create 20 affordable townhomes in the Drake neighborhood that will remain affordable forever through the Central Iowa Community Land Trust. This is impact that will never stop giving. 20 homes, but countless families will be given the opportunity to access homeownership and pave a new path for their families for generations.

Mass timber townhomes planned near Drake University The project will rely on engineered wood rather than steel and concrete.

We are thrilled to be working with Invest DSM, Central Iowa Community Land Trust, Cutler Development, and Slingshot Architecture to try to bring affordable townhomes to the Drake Neighborhood!

This project would bring 20 affordable townhomes to the area, replacing what was once a nuisance property with new, owner-occupied, one-to-two bedroom townhomes with a garage for every unit. All of which would be made permanently affordable for all future homeowners through the Central Iowa Community Land Trust!

What’s replacing Black Cat Ice Cream, historic Kingman home in Drake? Two new developments are planned for landmark sites in the Drake Neighborhood, one of which was home to Black Cat Ice Cream.

Join us for Rentwise, our free monthly class for renters to come and learn about their rights and responsibilities in Iowa! We cover basics of renting and how to navigate common landlord/tenant issues. Register for class here: https://bit.ly/RentWiseDSM

Rockin' and rollin' building homes and partnering with the Central Iowa Community Land Trust to make these homes permanently affordable for generations! These two of our Farmhouse builds are near completion and available! Check our their website if you are interested in homeownership through the CICLT! https://www.ciclt.org/shared-equity-program

Construction of our first homes are almost complete! Big shout out to HOME, Inc. and Invest DSM for their help in the creation of these new homes! If you are interested in homeownership in the CICLT visit this link to learn more and get started! https://www.ciclt.org/shared-equity-program

This week our Executive Director Carrie attended the Women's Affordable Housing Network Summit! There she was able to connect with and learn from woman working in affordable housing from all over the country! "It’s invigorating to be surrounded by so many smart, driven women working to move the needle on housing affordability."

Whether you're a new landlord or looking to update your practices, this workshop provides practical insights to ensure your management practices are compliant and professional. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently oversee your rental properties in accordance with Iowa laws and codes!

Class is $25 per person and covers essential Iowa laws/codes related to rental properties and guides you through creating your own customized policies and procedures to effectively manage your rental units.

https://www.givepulse.com/event/868119-private-landlord-workshop

As always Polk County Housing Trust Fund's Housing Matters Symposium was an incredible event! We loved learning more about how to expand opportunities for homeownership by adding more variety of homes, as well as learning about different incremental shifts our community could make to make homeownership more accessible from the keynote speaker Charles Marohn of Strong Towns. Also always grateful for the chance to talk more about the Central Iowa Community Land Trust and how it is creating a new path for homes to remain affordable for generations.

Did you miss today's Homebuyer Ed Class? Not a problem! We have a free class every month and our next one is May 11th! Sign up to secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/HomebuyerEdDSM