Prairie Winds LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Prairie Winds is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 72 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

72
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
Address2201 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units71
Placed in service2012

How to apply at Prairie Winds

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 2201 E Park 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
Southern Knolls Apts LIHTCDes Moines1.7 km
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Pioneer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.4 km
Melbourne Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Elmcrest Apts LIHTCDes Moines2.8 km
Melbourne Apartments Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Melbourne Iv 2018 LIHTCDes Moines2.8 km
Melbourne Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Prairie Winds 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 Prairie Winds?
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 Prairie Winds?
Contact the management office at 2201 E Park 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.