Forest & Fields LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Forest & Fields is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 28 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 2104 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 28 |
| Placed in service | 2012 |
How to apply at Forest & Fields
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 2104 Forest 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.
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Rose of Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Woodland Ave Brickstone Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.7 km |
| Plymouth Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| 6th & Hickman Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Frank Smith Center PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest & Fields have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Forest & Fields?
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 Forest & Fields?
Contact the management office at 2104 Forest 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.