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Improving Our Neighborhood (ION) - Exterior Homeowner Repairs | Des Moines City Offices

Argonne Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, 1st Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Homeowners must have fee simple title (no contract sales or lease holds) to the property for at a minimum of 1-year, filed for Homestead Credit, be current on all real estate taxes and special assessments, located within Des Moines’ jurisdiction, and the combined income of everyone living in the house, regardless of relation, must be below the HUD 80% Annual Income Limit, Homeowners must occupy the house as their primary residence and must pay all costs associated with ownership and maintenance (mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities), adjusted assessed value of the home including land cannot exceed $242,000

Required documents

Call for details
(515) 283-4180

Voice - Main Phone

www.dsm.city/departments/neighborhood_services
[email protected]

Application process

Call to apply

Fees

There are no direct fees, but there will be a lien placed against a property for a forgivable and/or deferred loan, Forgivable and deferred loans are based on the extent of the exterior repairs needed

Service area

Des Moines, IA

Description

The ION team works with homeowners to make external repairs, connect to resources, and navigate the home repair system. Will also collaborate with partner organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, Polk County Emergency Repair, and Neighborhood Finance Corporation to get repairs done.

Providing organization

Des Moines City Offices

Provides city government services to the residents of Des Moines.