HBA Cares is a compassionate group of construction professionals who are improving our community by building up individuals, families & organizations with housing needs in Central Iowa.

HBA Cares Project Selection Criteria

Basic Criteria

• The home or building must be owned and not rented/leased
• The home or building must be clear of any Liens or Commencement of Work notices
• The home or building may not be currently listed for sale or be listed within 12 months of project completion
• The home or building must be current on mortgage and property taxes
• The project must be in the Greater Des Moines Community

Non-Profit Organization Need

Organization must prove how the project will advance the mission of your organization

Home Owner Need

• Project must fulfill a basic NEED (Determined by Selection Committee during pre-screening site visit)
• Homeowner must prove a hardship prior to project selection

Owner’s Expectations

• Owner will fully cooperate with build team on design and selections
• Owner will be present and participate as much as possible during construction
• Owner understands that unforeseen issues may arise during the build and will cooperate with any modifications during the project
• Owner will grant access the property and provide electrical power and construction use water for the build team
• All pets will be kept away from the work area
• Neighbors will be notified of any exterior work taking place and make them aware of potential “construction noise.”
• The area to be worked on will be cleaned prior to the build team arriving
• Owners will need to work with he build team on gaining access to back yard projects