HOME, Inc.

We know food insecurity and housing instability are inextricably connected. Costs are rising across the board and in Polk County 42% of renters are cost burdened and spending more the 30% of their income on housing, and in Central Iowa 1 in 10 Iowans are food insecure. When housing is safe and stable it drastically improves everything else, from health to employment to food stability.

We are working every day to provide affordable homeownership opportunities, as well as providing free 1-on-1 Housing Counseling to help people be successful in their housing journey. People need support from trusted experts they can rely on to help them navigate spaces that they may never have been in contact with before. Education, financial literacy, knowledge around housing is crucial to the success of a family or individual. Education allows for families to gain and maintain housing stability.

For many Iowa families, the budget doesn’t break on the big things—it breaks on the basics. When rent takes too much of a paycheck, groceries become harder to afford, and nutritious food becomes a luxury. That’s where HOME, Inc. steps in.

Learn how in the most recent Feeding Futures story sponsored by Principal Financial Group https://ow.ly/tBZm50Z7olH

Yesterday we held the first of our Annual Home Tour! We had a wonderful time showing three of our homes under construction including the first build of a brand new blueprint designed by Slingshot Architecture, and the first build of an Invest DSM plan we built in partnership in one of their Special Investment Districts! Guests enjoyed homemade appetizers and mocktails as they learned more about our property development and housing counseling programs while touring our homes. Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us! Til next year! 🎉

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