Douglas Woods Apts LIHTC Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Douglas Woods Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 56 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

56
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address2800 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units56
Placed in service1996

How to apply at Douglas Woods 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2800 Douglas Ave, Des Moines; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Des Moines

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8Des Moines1.1 km
Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
Frank Smith Center PB Section 8Des Moines2.4 km
Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines3.4 km
Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines3.4 km
6th & Hickman Apts LIHTCDes Moines3.4 km
The Apartments of River Trace §202 SeniorDes Moines3.4 km
The Rose of Des Moines LIHTCDes Moines3.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Douglas Woods Apts have?
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 Douglas Woods Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Douglas Woods Apts?
Contact the management office at 2800 Douglas 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.