Neighborhood Services
The realignment of the community development, housing services and economic development is a long-term strategy that will improve efficiency, better utilize resources and staff and assist in succession planning.
Neighborhood Services is made up of the former Housing Services divisions as well as Neighborhood Inspections, Federal Funds Administration and Property Investment. Efforts will include administration of rental units, Section 8 housing, neighborhood revitalization, new property maintenance guidelines and coordination with neighborhood associations.
Neighborhood Services Emphasis
Realignment
To better address the changing goals of Des Moines over the next 20 to 30 years the city is realigning our economic development and community development departments. This will allow the city to concentrate on both our commercial development neighborhoods and neighborhoods while continuing the efforts that has made Des Moines the robust city that it is today through thoughtful long-term planning, innovative revitalization efforts and sound economic development.
Upcoming Job Postings
Neighborhood Services employment opportunities will be posted in 2020.
Neighborhood Services Contacts
For more information regarding the reorganization and the Neighborhood Services Department feel free to contact:
Chris Johansen, Neighborhood Services Department Director at (515) 323-8976 or CMJohansen@dmgov.org
SuAnn Donovan, Deputy Director of the Neighborhood Services Department at (515) 283-4516 or smdonovan@dmgov.org
Our Mission
To partner with the residents of our community to provide outstanding services to our neighborhoods while maintaining Des Moines social, physical, and business environments.
For general assistance contact us at (515) 283-4046.