5h Public Housing Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
5h is a Public Housing community in Des Moines, IA with 20 units reporting 65% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $721/month on average.
20
total units
65%
occupancy
$721
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1431 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316 Map → |
| Average household income | $36,779/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,838/yr |
| People per unit | 4.7 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
How to apply at 5h
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1431 Stewart St, Des Moines; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$721/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Des Moines
- Oakview Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Royal View Manor Public Housing
- Eastview Manor Public Housing
- Des Moines Area Council Church PB Section 8
- Elsie Mason Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge PB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southridge Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ymca Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosswinds LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Logan Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| The Rose of East Des Moines LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| River Hills 2 PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| East Des Moines Rehab LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| Des Moines Street Village LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| East Village Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Stone Crest Apt PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Des Moines
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 5h have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at 5h?
Residents report average rents near $721/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 5h?
Contact the management office at 1431 Stewart St in Des Moines. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.