Habitat Rock the Block
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Habitat Rock the Block in its Des Moines, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Entire blocks get free exterior repairs, painting, and landscaping in a single weekend volunteer blitz. Separate application from Home Preservation.
Low-income, weekend volunteer event
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-12. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Des Moines, IA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Invest DSM Block Challenge Grant Up to $2,500 per property
- Invest DSM Commercial Grant Up to $50,000 per retail bay
- Invest DSM Homeowner Renovation Up to $75,000
- ION Home Improvement Program Up to $40,000
Key Details
- Free (volunteer blitz) in funding
- For homeowners
- Income requirement: Under 50% AMI
- Covers: exterior
- Apply months before event (Feb-Mar typically)
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply months before event (Feb-Mar typically)
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Habitat Rock the Block in Des Moines?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Habitat Rock the Block in Des Moines, IA?
Confirm the application route directly with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply months before event (Feb-Mar typically).
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