A critical aspect of safety and inclusion for a city is its housing. It is vital for the generations of Monmouth residents that the city has low-cost houses so young families can stay here and start building their generational wealth. Helping people set down roots in Monmouth is good for our local economy and helps people create financial stability.

In addition, in a college town we need a good supply of low cost rentals. But once our WOU students graduate, if we have low-cost houses for them to purchase, they will be able to stay and contribute to the vitality of our community.

Agencies in Polk County are ready to partner with the city to help build up housing as well as provide services that will help folks save for a down-payment to get into their first house.