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Construction beginning on 90-unit affordable housing project

Construction is starting on a three-story, 90-unit affordable housing project on 4.4 acres adjacent to Southridge Mall on Des Moines’ south side.

AHEPA Senior Living, a Fishers, Ind.-based nonprofit provider of affordable multifamily housing for …

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Des Moines named No. 1 place for young professionals to meet homeownership goals

The city of Des Moines was ranked the top place for young professionals to live, according to a new study from Forbes.

The study’s goal was to determine the best places for young professionals to …

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Housing awards expected to create more than 2,000 residential units

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $38 million in workforce housing tax credits to develop new housing opportunities in communities across the state. The awards will support 59 housing projects that …

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Hubbell Realty’s newest apartment building nearly ready to open

In fall 2018, Hubbell Realty Co. began work on conceptual designs for a five-story, 114-unit apartment building in its Bridge District development just south of Interstate Highway 235.

The company’s goal was to begin construction …

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11 rental housing projects receive $15M in federal funding

The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $15 million in federal housing tax credits and HOME program loans to support the construction and rehabilitation of 410 affordable rental homes for Iowans. …

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Habitat for Humanity starts duplex project in Ankeny

Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new project in Ankeny. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity

A groundbreaking ceremony held this week in Ankeny …

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New Ellipsis apartments open door for young people to live successful lives

A digital rendering of what the new independent living apartments being built by Ellipsis will look like. Image provided by Ellipsis.

Young people who are part of Ellipsis’ residential program will soon be moving into …

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Highland Apartments ‘too expensive to renovate’

Two local historical preservationists are exploring the economic feasibility of renovating the Highland Apartments, located at Sixth and Euclid avenues in Des Moines. One has provided information to the Des Moines City Council, which is expected to…
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What you need to know about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Set-Aside program

Here are some takeaways from Thursday’s informational meeting about the new Innovation Set-Aside for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program through the Iowa Finance Authority.

Derek Folden, tax credit director of the Iowa Finance …

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Meeting to discuss Low Income Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside program set for Thursday

A virtual meeting is planned for Thursday to discuss a new program that is designed to solicit proposals from developers for low-income housing projects that use innovative construction, financing or partnerships.

The Iowa Finance Authority …