Property Improvement

  • Block Challenge Grant

    The Block Challenge Grant Program brings neighbors together to build community and neighborhood identity while improving the physical appearance of Des Moines’ neighborhoods. Since 2021, the Block Challenge Grant Program has awarded $1.4 million in matching funds to 749 households completing exterior home improvement projects. Program participants and the City of Des Moines have made…

  • Storm Water Best Practices

    The rain storm on July 1, 2018 that overwhelmed the storm sewer caused heartache for many Beaverdale residents. It brought our antiquated sewer to the fore front and demanded action by the city. The city is working hard to lay out plans to fix the sewer infrastructure and it is offering programs that subsidizes the cost…