Elsie Mason Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elsie Mason Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 150 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average.
150
total units
95%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 430 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,444/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,813/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Elsie Mason Manor
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 430 Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Village Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Hawthorn Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Vine Street Lofts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Riverpoint Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Rumely Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Walden Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| River Hills 2 PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elsie Mason Manor 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 Elsie Mason Manor?
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 Elsie Mason Manor?
Contact the management office at 430 Grand 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.