The Community Development segment of this office includes the City of Oskaloosa Housing Trust Fund.

The national award winning Oskaloosa Housing Trust Fund (OHTF) was established by the City Council in November of 2000. The OHTF administers several different programs to address the various housing issues within the City of Oskaloosa. Programs of the OHTF include: Programs to assist with down payment and closing costs for home purchases; demolition of dilapidated housing structures and construction of speculative affordable housing.