Des Moines, IA Homeless Shelters

Des Moines, IA list of housing resources we have uncovered: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional Housing, Day Shelters, Low Income Housing, Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers.

Shelter Listings is dedicated to serving the homeless and low-income.  We have listed out the shelters and low cost housing services we have in Des Moines, IA below. This list has homeless shelters, halfway houses, affordable housing, etc. The database consists of over 3,000 listings and includes emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day shelters, transitional housing, shared housing, residential drug alcohol rehabilitation programs and permanent affordable housing. 


Des Moines is in Polk County, IA. Search listings by Polk County.

Homeless Shelters In Des Moines, IA

Hope Ministries - Door Of Faith Men's Recovery Center (for Men)

6701 Sw 9th
Des Moines, IA - 50315
(515) 974-0545
recovery program door of faith.

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Door Of Faith Transitional Housing Des Moines

6701 South West 9th Street
Des Moines, IA - 50315
(515) 974-0545
Transitional Housing

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Hope Ministries - Bethel Mission Men's Shelter (for Men)

1310 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-244-5445

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Hope Center For Women And Children

3333 E. University Avenue
Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-264-0144
Women's and Childrens shelter and other resources including men's shelter.

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Central Iowa Shelter And Services

1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA - 50309
(515) 284-5719
Central Iowa Shelter & Service’s mission is to provide free shelter and meals to homeless adults regardless of physical or emotional conditions, and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.

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Iowa Finance Authority Des Moines

2015 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA - 50312
(515) 725-4900
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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The Home Connection Des Moines

700 Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, IA - 50313
(515)244-9748
Transitional Housing, Non Profit Organization

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Beacon Of Life Transitional Housing Des Moines

1717 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA - 50309
(515) 244-4713
Transitional Housing

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The Benedict Home Transitional Housing Des Moines

4425 University Avenue Ste 1
Des Moines, IA - 50311
(515) 779-6635
Transitional Housing

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Greater Iowa Housing Assistance Corporation Des Moines

1101 Crocker Street
Des Moines, IA - 50309

Non Profit Organization that provides housing assistance

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Iowa Finance Authority Des Moines

2015 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-725-4916
Agency that provides HUD Approved Housing Assistance Programs

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Neighborhood Finance Corp. Des Moines

1912-6th Ave
Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-288-5626-21
Agency that provides HUD Approved Housing Assistance Programs

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HUD Apartments Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA HUD Apartments

Types of Shelters and Services we provide

We provide many categories of shelter for those in need and in need of services. They include:

Day Shelters

supplement homeless and low-income people when the shelter their staying in only offers shelter on an overnight basis. Case management is often provided and sometimes there are laundry and shower facilities.  Meals and basic hygiene may also be offered.  Almost all day shelters provide their services free of charge. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows clients to stay during the day is also classified under this category.

Emergency Homeless Shelters

both provide short term relief for the homeless & low-income. Usually there is a maximum stay of 3 months or less. Many of these shelters ask their clients to leave during the day.  Meals and other supportive services are often offered.  3 times out of 5 these shelters offer their services free of charge.

Halfway Housing

helps transition individuals and families from shelters or homelessness to permanent housing. Length of stay is usually anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.  Residents are often required to pay at least 30% of their income toward program fees.  Sometimes the money they pay in fees is returned to them when they leave. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows their clients to stay more then 6 months is also classified under this category.

Permanent Affordable Housing

is a long-term solution for housing. Residents are often allowed to stay as long as they remain in the low-income bracket but is sometimes limited 3 - 5 years.  Residents pay no more then 30% of their income toward rent. Emergency shelters, homeless shelters and transitional housing programs that allow their clients to stay without a maximum stay is also classified under this category.

Drug And Alcohol Rehab

programs are intended to treat alcohol and/or drug dependency.  The cost of participating in one of these programs and the method of treatment range significantly. The database operated on this website only includes residential rehab programs (not outpatient programs). We also provide Access to Recovery (ATR) Grant programs for substance abuse treatment. 



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Supportive Housing

Programs that provide an alternative living arrangement for individuals who, because of age, disability, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic homelessness or other circumstances, are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support to help them in the activities of daily living; or who need access to case management, housing support, vocational, employment and other services to transition to independent living.

Shared Housing

Programs helps bring low income persons together and helps prevent homelessness by providing affordable housing options. This service is good for families, disabled persons, and others wanted more companionship. ShelterListings.org finds these shared housing locations and lists them throughout our website.

Rooming House or Boarding House

A rooming house is a building in which renters occupy single rooms and share kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas. The location may be a converted single family home, a converted hotel, or a purpose built structure. Rooming houses may have as few as three rooms for rent, or more than a hundred. The same goes for boarding houses. We list these types of residences throughout ShelterListings.org.

Transitional housing

is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessnessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficience to move toward independent living on their own. Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information.