General Info

The Des Moines Housing Services Department administers and monitors the community development block grants, home investment partnership programs, emergency shelter grants, supportive housing programs, public housing and section 8 programs for the City of Des Moines. It owns and manages apartment buildings, duplex apartments and single-family houses for low- and moderate-income families and individuals. The maintenance division of the Des Moines Housing Services Department offers a range of services, such as handling routine service calls and preventative maintenance. Its leasing division handles the application process for public housing and section 8 housing assistance programs. The department is located in Des Moines, Iowa.