Metro Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Metro Lofts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 111 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), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 255 Vine St, Des Moines, IA Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 102 |
| Placed in service | 2010 |
How to apply at Metro Lofts
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 255 Vine 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Metro Lofts 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 Metro Lofts?
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 Metro Lofts?
Contact the management office at 255 Vine 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.