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Cottage Homes
Joppa plans long-term, permanent housing solutions to help prevent and end homelessness.
Many families are just one paycheck away from being on the streets. In fact, half of extremely low-income households in Iowa spend more than 50% of their income on housing. That leaves little to pay for food, clothing, transportation and medical care—which puts them at risk of housing instability and homelessness.
Future Cottage Homes
First Joppa Cottage home
Joppa Cottage Homes will provide permanent housing that’s truly affordable for seniors, veterans, disabled individuals and others living on fixed or part-time incomes, including those who are formerly homeless.
Cottage Homes will be practical alternatives to apartment buildings and other traditional low-income housing.
Rent for these fully furnished cottages will range from $300-$600 per month, compared to the $927 average monthly cost for apartments in Des Moines (according to Rent Cafe).
Additional Details:
- Rent to be $300-600 per month
- Homes are about 300 square feet
- Includes a bedroom, living area, kitchen, bathroom and storage
- Fully furnished
- Each unit is heated and cooled
Next Steps:
Joppa completed its first Cottage Home in 2019. Read about the ribbon cutting and our first Cottage Home resident, Will Winder, in “A New Home.”
Although the pandemic delayed our efforts, Joppa is working with the city of Des Moines to build additional Cottage Homes in the future.
Joppa collaborates with community partners, helps homeless people access existing resources, and mobilizes private donations from families, churches and organizations to meet unmet needs in homeless services, housing and education.
Joppa 2326 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 (515) 288-5699
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