Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jacob's Place Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 82 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average.
82
total units
98%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,091/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,495/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Jacob's Place Apartments
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 2400 30th St, 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 (~$398/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Douglas Woods Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Frank Smith Center PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| The Rose of Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| 6th & Hickman Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Plymouth Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jacob's Place Apartments 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 Jacob's Place Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Jacob's Place Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2400 30th 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.