Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Corinthian Gardens Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 75 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average.
75
total units
96%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1011 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,447/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,821/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Corinthian Gardens Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1011 University Ave, 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 (~$365/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walden Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| The Rose of Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| 6th & Hickman Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Hawthorn Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Woodland Ave Brickstone Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Corinthian Gardens Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Corinthian Gardens Apts?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Corinthian Gardens Apts?
Contact the management office at 1011 University Ave 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.