Southern Meadows Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Southern Meadows Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 38 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

38
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
Address2800 Se 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units38
Placed in service2014

How to apply at Southern Meadows Homes

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 2800 Se 8th St, 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 Moines1.1 km
Pioneer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
Prairie Winds LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2 km
Elmcrest Apts LIHTCDes Moines2.4 km
Kenwood Apts LIHTCDes Moines2.4 km
Vine Street Lofts LIHTCDes Moines2.8 km
Riverpoint Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Rumely Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Southern Meadows Homes 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 Southern Meadows Homes?
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 Southern Meadows Homes?
Contact the management office at 2800 Se 8th 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.

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.