Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Legacy Park is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 76 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

76
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
Address1635 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units76
Placed in service2018

How to apply at Legacy Park

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 1635 6th Ave, 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
Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.1 km
Sixth Avenue Flats LIHTCDes Moines1.1 km
Walden Point LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
The Rose of Des Moines LIHTCDes Moines1.4 km
River Hills 2 PB Section 8Des Moines2 km
Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2 km
Hawthorn Hill LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.2 km
Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Legacy Park 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 Legacy Park?
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 Legacy Park?
Contact the management office at 1635 6th 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.

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.