What does Housing & Neighborhood Development do?
The Mission of Polk County Housing and Neighborhood Development Division (HND) shall be to improve the quality of life for the very low, low and moderate income citizens of Polk County and, at the same time, rekindle community pride through economic and political empowerment and development of lasting partnerships between government and the community. More specifically, HND will: • Increase economic opportunities and improve living standards through mobilization of all available resources within and outside the community. • Conduct assessment of existing conditions to discover opportunities as well as problems; • Maintain an unbiased approach to housing and community development, maximizing existing opportunities, and tailoring problem solutions to specific needs and cultural preferences; • Increase public awareness of and facilitate ongoing participation in the community development process; and • Provide leadership and leadership training through development and nurturing of neighbor
