Frank Smith Center PB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Frank Smith Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 44 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average.
44
total units
75%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,225/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,733/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 33% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Frank Smith Center
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2100 Beaver 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Plymouth Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.2 km |
| Douglas Woods Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| The Rose of Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Woodland Ave Brickstone Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Frank Smith Center have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Frank Smith Center?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 Frank Smith Center?
Contact the management office at 2100 Beaver 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.