Housing: Purchase a home

A nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.

Des Moines has a store. Restore the store for appliances, furniture, etc. 

Keywords: home repair, ramps, home ownership

Contact Person: Becca Decker

• Purpose: Property owners who have an income at or lower than 80% of the median income for Jasper County may apply for an existing housing improvement grant for rehabilitation/revitalization projects for owner-occupied homes.
• Housing Initiatives in Newton: See the website
• Newton Rentals: See the website 
• Realtors 
• Low-Moderate Income Existing Housing Improvement Grant
• Low-Mod-Income-Dead-or-Dying-Tree-Removal-Assistance
• Downtown Housing Grant
• Welcome Packets to Newton
• Job Board

• The Newton Apartment list is at the bottom of their page in an Excel document

• and more 

Blueprint to Homeownership is an independent program of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity whose doors are open to all, regardless of household income or need.

Our homebuying advisors are here for you. They are able to provide unbiased, trustworthy, and expert insights to help you plan your path to homeownership. Blueprint to Homeownership services are completely free for Central Iowa residents. All information you provide is 100% confidential and will never be sold.

When you meet with a Blueprint to Homeownership advisor, you’ll review where you are today – your finances, income, living situation, family makeup, and more – and discuss your homeownership goals. Your advisor will provide information and guidance for your next steps toward purchasing a home. Whether homeownership is weeks away or years down the road, our team can help you move forward.

At the Iowa Finance Authority, we turn small actions into big reactions. From mortgages and rental programs to beginning farmers -- we impact all Iowans.

See website for current resources, as of 9/19/2025 (programs are subject to change based on funding). 

• Business (click tab on website) 
• Beginning Farmers Programs
• Homelessness Programs
• Homeownership Programs
• Iowa Housing Search
• Iowa Title Guaranty Programs
• Renter and Rental Programs
• Water Quality Programs

The agency’s direct and guaranteed rural credit programs help families find affordable housing, and assist. businesses, and allow communities to build or improve facilities. It is in the Iowa Rural Development State Office in Des Moines, Iowa.

Housing repair loan and grant programs. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants.

Keywords: home repairs