Hawthorn Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Hawthorn Hill is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 43 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

43
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units43
Placed in service2008

How to apply at Hawthorn Hill

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 921 Pleasant St, 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
Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines0.8 km
Woodland Ave Brickstone Apts LIHTCDes Moines0.8 km
Marketplace Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines0.8 km
Court Ave Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines0.8 km
Stockbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines0.8 km
Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.1 km
Hubbell Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.1 km
National Biscuit Co Flats LIHTCDes Moines1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Hawthorn Hill 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 Hawthorn Hill?
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 Hawthorn Hill?
Contact the management office at 921 Pleasant St 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.