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Council moves density-bonus ordinance for religious properties to second reading

Des Moines City Council · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Council advanced an ordinance implementing House Bill 1377 to give a 50% density bonus for affordable housing on properties owned or controlled by religious organizations, with deed restrictions of at least 50 years and responsibility for fees; motion to second reading passed unanimously.

The City Council held a public hearing and on first reading moved an ordinance implementing House Bill 1377 to a second reading on March 12.

Community Development Director Rebecca Deming summarized the ordinance: qualifying religious organizations would be eligible for a 50% density bonus for affordable housing (the ordinance follows state law), the…

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