Polk County could see the expiration of affordability agreements at up to 10 apartment complexes — representing as many as 623 units — in the next five years, according to a new analysis by the Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF).
Why it matters: Affordable housing is already in short supply across the Des Moines metro, especially for residents with the lowest incomes.
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- Rent at apartments or homes with soon-to-expire incentives could surge, causing more families to face housing instability or homelessness, local officials…