City Conducting Barriers to Housing and Community Needs Survey

Press Release

Des Moines, Iowa- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - The City of Des Moines and Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority are partnering with West Des Moines and Polk County to conduct the Barriers to Housing and Community Needs survey for the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Consolidated Plan. We encourage residents from Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Polk, and Warren counties to participate in the feedback process by taking the survey and sharing input on affordable housing needs, community development goals, and barriers to finding or remaining in housing.

This survey is part of a collaborative initiative aimed at informing both the City of Des Moines' Consolidated Plan for housing needs and a regional fair housing study, jointly conducted by the Cities of Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Polk County. It is open until August 15, 2024, and the City of Des Moines will use the results to develop a Consolidated Plan, assess affordable housing needs, and identify community development goals. The feedback will help prioritize decisions for federally funded programs.

In addition to the survey, the City of Des Moines will be hosting a public meeting to discuss barriers to housing and community needs on Monday, April 29. The meeting will take place at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave.) in Conference Room 1 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend and learn about the effort and receive assistance completing the survey if interested.

To learn more about the project, visit DSM.city/barriers.

Contact
Debbie McClung
Chief Communications Officer, City Manager's Office
(515) 979-7831
[email protected]

About the City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital city and our 17 departments serve more than 214,000 residents and 49 neighborhood associations. Des Moines is a leader in sustainability and provides its residents with vibrant neighborhoods, an alive and active downtown, and abundant leisure opportunities.

Des Moines continuously improves neighborhoods, public safety and quality of life by offering exceptional city services and reliable infrastructure while fostering an involved and compassionate community for all who visit and live in Des Moines. Visit DSM.city, Facebook and Twitter for more information.