Pioneer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Pioneer Woods is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 67 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

67
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
Address2300 Se 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units66
Placed in service2007

How to apply at Pioneer Woods

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 2300 Se 17th Ct, 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)

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East Village Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Vine Street Lofts LIHTCDes Moines2.8 km
Riverpoint Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Rumely Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Logan Park Apartments PB Section 8Des Moines3.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Pioneer Woods 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 Pioneer Woods?
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 Pioneer Woods?
Contact the management office at 2300 Se 17th Ct 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.