Notice of Public Comment Period
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has identified the City of West Des Moines as a grantee for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. As an entitlement city, West Des Moines is eligible for HUD funds to address defined needs in the community. A draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan has been completed which defines the needs of the community and describes the programs proposed to be funded through the CDBG Program.
A 30-day public comment period begins April 11, 2026, and ends May 11, 2026. The 2026-27 Annual Action Plan is available for review at the following locations:
City of West Des Moines web site – www.wdm.iowa.gov – Government, Community & Economic Development, Housing, Community Development Block Grant Program
City Hall – 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
West Des Moines Human Services – 139 6th Street, West Des Moines
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex – 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines
Historic City Hall – Historic Valley Junction Foundation – 137 5th Street, West Des Moines
West Des Moines Library – 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
Comments on the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan may be submitted by:
Email to Christine.gordon@wdm.iowa.gov
Written on forms in copies of the Annual Action Plan at locations listed above.
The 2026-27 Annual Action Plan is scheduled as a public hearing at the May 18, 2026, City Council agenda for final approval.
April 9 2026
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