Park Winds PB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Winds is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 62 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $254/month on average.
62
total units
87%
occupancy
$254
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3604 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,359/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,675/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Park Winds
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 3604 E Douglas Ave, 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 (~$254/mo average here).
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- Homes of Oakridge PB 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
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Ii LIHTC | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Hilltop Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Hilltop I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Stone Crest Apt PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.7 km |
| Hickory Grove Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.7 km |
| 3117 E Washington Ave LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| Broadway Heights Apartments I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| The Crest at Baker Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Winds 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 Park Winds?
Residents report average rents near $254/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 Park Winds?
Contact the management office at 3604 E Douglas 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.