Invest DSM

Created in 2019 through a collaboration between the City of Des Moines and Polk County, Invest DSM provides solutions that strengthen Des Moines neighborhoods.

You’ve seen the signs…

If you’ve spent any time driving through Des Moines, you’ve probably seen tons of Invest DSM yard signs. But what exactly is Invest DSM?

A non-profit, Invest DSM is committed to strengthening neighborhoods and creating opportunities for the people who live in them. They do this through investments in real estate and strategic partnerships to improve the residents’ quality of life.

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How Invest DSM Helps You Find Your Dream Home

These Invest DSM programs help you find your dream home in key historic Des Moines neighborhoods.

Homeowner Renovation Program

This program provides homeowners with matching grants that cover maintenance and improvements, including large-scale renovation.

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Single Family Developer Program

This program provides financing that enables professional developers to renovate neglected properties for sale to new owners.

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Where Invest DSM Works

Invest DSM provides funding to strengthen select Des Moines neighborhoods, called Special Investment Districts (SIDs).

The SIDs that Invest DSM works in are Columbus Park, Drake, Franklin Area, North of Grand, Oak Park / Highland Park, Union Park, and Woodland Heights.

We're proud that we've brought new life to homes in each Invest DSM SID. Click here to read what the Business Record reported about our work in the Drake Neighborhood.