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.
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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 | 2201 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 71 |
| Placed in service | 2012 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 2201 E Park 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Knolls Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.7 km |
| Libertad Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Pioneer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| Melbourne Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Elmcrest Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Melbourne Apartments Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Melbourne Iv 2018 LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Melbourne Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 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.