West Des Moines, IA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in West Des Moines, IA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in West Des Moines, IA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For West Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County

Studio Apartments $833

One Bedroom Apartments $899

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,080

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,477

List of Low Income Housing in or near West Des Moines, IA

Whisper Ridge Apartment Homes - West Des Moines

9005 Bridgewood Blvd
West Des Moines, IA - 50266
(515) 664-8754
Rent is based on income. One, two and three bedroom floor plans. Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed ...see full details
Polk County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): $860 it is not income based as the website says it is
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Maple Grove Villas Apartments - West Des Moines

8602 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA - 50266
(515) 608-5505
Maple Grove Villas offers low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Polk County

Valley West Apartments - West Des Moines

1800 36th Street
West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-223-0084
Valley West Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Valley West Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Polk County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Check For Waiting Lists
Most apartments have waiting lists. Search early and do not just settle on one apartment choice.

Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.