The Hatch Development Group (HDG)

About The Hatch Development Group (HDG)

The Hatch Development Group (HDG) is a real estate operator. The Hatch Development Group (HDG) operates in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Des Moines, Iowa. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, LIHTC and Multifamily - Ground-up.

The Hatch Development Group (HDG) is a real estate development firm based in Iowa, USA, with operations spanning over two decades. Founded by former State Senator Jack Hatch, HDG has been active since at least 2003, when it completed the Woodland Avenue Brickstone project in Des Moines. The company has since developed more than a dozen mixed-income and affordable housing communities across Iowa, including in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waverly, Dubuque, and Newton .​ HDG focuses on urban infill and workforce housing, often utilizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to finance projects. Notable developments include the 48-unit MLK Brickstone Apartments (2011), the 26-home Des Moines Greystones (2013), and the 42-unit 6th Avenue Flats (2021), which provides housing for foster youth and low-income adults. The company has established 13 limited liability partnerships to support private ownership of affordable housing and commercial projects. Through the Neighborhood Investment Corporation, HDG has reinvested over $150,000 into local community development initiatives .​

Principals at The Hatch Development Group (HDG)