Homes of Oakridge PB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Homes of Oakridge is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 150 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $318/month on average.
150
total units
80%
occupancy
$318
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 926 Oakridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50314 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,105/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,028/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Homes of Oakridge
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 926 Oakridge Dr, 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 (~$318/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Des Moines
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- Eastview Manor Public Housing
- Des Moines Area Council Church PB Section 8
- Elsie Mason Manor LIHTCPB 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
- Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rose of Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Hubbell Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| National Biscuit Co Flats LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Marketplace Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.7 km |
| Court Ave Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.7 km |
| Vine Street Lofts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Riverpoint Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Homes of Oakridge 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 Homes of Oakridge?
Residents report average rents near $318/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 Homes of Oakridge?
Contact the management office at 926 Oakridge Dr 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.