West Des Moines, IA

Housing

The City of West Des Moines manages two local housing programs: the Dallas County Local Housing Trust Fund and the Metro Home Improvement Program. Our department works with leadership committees to set policies and manage daily operations for these funds. We also oversee the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Economic Development

Our department leads the City's economic growth. We help businesses of all sizes expand, recruit new companies to the area, and market West Des Moines nationally. Our goals are to create a diverse range of jobs, grow the local tax base, and negotiate development agreements that benefit the community. The 2017 Economic Development Plan guides these efforts.