Section 8 housing in Des Moines, IA
HUD's records list 20 assisted properties in Des Moines, holding 1,652 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in Des Moines
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Mason Manor Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 430 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 243-8759 | 150 | Seniors |
| Oakridge Neighborhood (dmacc) Project-based Section 8 | 926 Oakridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50314 | (515) 244-7702 | 150 | Families and individuals |
| Oakridge Neighborhood (homes of Oakridge) Project-based Section 8 | 926 Oakridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50314 | (515) 244-7702 | 150 | Families and individuals |
| Southridge Senior Residences Project-based Section 8 | 1100 Cummins Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 287-4422 | 141 | Seniors |
| Ligutti Tower Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 555 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 243-8759 | 139 | Seniors |
| Wakonda Manor Project-based Section 8 | 1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 287-3210 | 110 | Seniors |
| Stone Crest Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 3330 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 | (515) 265-2172 | 108 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| River Hills Apartments #2 Project-based Section 8 | 916 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 288-2159 | 102 | Families and individuals |
| Ahepa 192-Iv Apartments (202/221d4) (r4p) Project-based Section 8 | 6705 Se 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 214-1281 | 90 | Seniors |
| Jacobs Place Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 2400 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 277-9272 | 82 | Seniors |
| Logan Park Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 1731 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 262-3472 | 80 | Seniors |
| Corinthian Gardens Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1011 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 | (515) 280-3531 | 75 | Seniors |
| Park Winds Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 3604 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 | (515) 265-2052 | 57 | Families and seniors |
| Southwinds Apartments Project-based Section 8 | 1264 Cummins Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 285-1879 | 45 | Families and seniors |
| Frank Smith Center (r4p Hap) Project-based Section 8 | 2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 277-9621 | 44 | Seniors |
| Virginia Park Apartments Section 811 — for people with disabilities | 2111 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 | (515) 288-5616 | 39 | People with disabilities |
| Apartments of River Trace Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1717 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 | (515) 288-4398 | 36 | Seniors |
| Uplift Manor Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 2916 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 279-8808 | 24 | People with disabilities |
| Westminster House Ii Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 5631 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 279-1015 | 15 | People with disabilities |
| Westminster House Iii Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 940 Cummins Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 277-7933 | 15 | People with disabilities |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near Des Moines
These housing authority offices are in Des Moines.
- Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
All 63 housing authorities in Iowa