Community Housing Initiatives, Inc., launched its newest youth program this month, the Ames Enrichment Academy (AEA), a free after-school program.

Eastwood of Ames celebrated the ribbon cutting of its very own Little Free Library during Ames Literacy Week.

NeighborWorks Week

CHI will participate in its NeighborWorks Week event on June 6, 2013 with a beautification project in Dubuque. Check back for more information.

Iowa's Largest Non-Profit Housing & Development Group

Welcome to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) Iowa's largest non-profit housing and development group. CHI staff and Board of Directors are dedicated to providing high-quality affordable housing options across the state of Iowa. Whether you are seeking to rent your first apartment, finding a beautiful rental unit in a restored historic building, locating affordable senior assisted living, or purchasing your first home, CHI has diverse programs to meet a wide array of housing needs.

Lines of Business

Asset and Property Management
Community Building and Organizing
Homeownership Promotion Services
Real Estate Development

National NeighborWorks Programs

Community Services

Financial Planning and Assistance

Down-payment assistance
Financial Education
Foreclosure Prevention Training
Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Housing Programs and Homeownership Counseling

Homeownership Counseling
Housing for Elderly
Housing for Handicapped
Rental Housing
Section 8 Housing