The Polk County Housing Trust Fund has awarded $953,240 in grants and forgivable loans to seven organizations and developers for the addition of 116 housing units in the community. Specifically, the group awarded:

• $435,000 to Anawim Housing for the Monarch Apartments, which will include 30 affordable units at or under 30% of the area median income.
• $240,000 to the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity for the construction of 12 houses.
• $35,000 to HOME Opportunities Made Easy Inc. for the construction of one new house.
• $100,000 to Cutler Development LLC for the Star Lofts project, which will include 20 affordable units at or under 80% of the area median income.
• $100,000 to DEV Partners for the Concord Apartments, which will include 35 units at or under 80% of the area median income and eight units at or under 30% of the area median income.
• $42,240 to Frank W. Smith Retirement Center for the replacement of apartment air handler units.
• $1,000 to Unevict IA for data gathering and research related to evictions and eviction prevention.

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund provides comprehensive planning, advocacy and funding for affordable housing in Polk County.