Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund

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Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund logo, featuring four colorful puzzle pieces forming a house shape with the city's W logo.

Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund

West Des Moines is committed to providing housing options for everyone. These programs were created to improve the quality of life and support equity and inclusion in the Historic West Des Moines neighborhood.

Note: To qualify, your property must be located within the Historic West Des Moines area map.


Home Improvement Program

This program helps homeowners pay for repairs to the outside of their homes. The City will match the funds you contribute. The amount the City pays depends on your household income, up to a maximum of $25,000.

Review Home Improvement Program Guidelines (PDF)

How to Apply Online

Before you start your online application, please have these documents ready:

  • Mortgage Statement
  • Homeowner's Insurance policy
  • Bank or Financial Statements for all assets
  • Income documents for every household member age 18 or older
  • Your most recent Federal Income Tax Return

Ready to apply? Register and apply through Neighborly Software.

If you need help with your application, call (515) 273-0770 or email housing@wdm.iowa.gov.


Down Payment Program

This program provides loans and grants to help you buy a home. We offer this in partnership with the Iowa Finance Authority and the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC).


The Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

Sponsors of the Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund including Polk County, West Bank, First National Bank, Bankers Trust, GreenState Foundation, Bank Iowa, and Northwest Bank