Merle Hay Apartments LIHTC Urbandale, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Merle Hay Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Urbandale, IA with 43 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6313 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 38 |
| Placed in service | 2021 |
How to apply at Merle Hay Apartments
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 6313 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Urbandale
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| W.h. Ii Ltd. PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| W.h. Iii Inc. PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Johnston Crossing LIHTC | Johnston | 3.7 km |
| Johnston Crossing Ii LIHTC | Johnston | 3.7 km |
| Frank Smith Center PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4 km |
| Douglas Woods Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 4.2 km |
| Oakview Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4.3 km |
| Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Urbandale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Merle Hay Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Merle Hay Apartments?
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 Merle Hay Apartments?
Contact the management office at 6313 Douglas Avenue in Urbandale. 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.