Summerwood Apts LIHTC West Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Summerwood Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in West Des Moines, IA with 86 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

86
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address5271 Dakota Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units86
Placed in service1990

How to apply at Summerwood Apts

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 5271 Dakota Dr, West 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 West Des Moines

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Sun Prairie Apts Vii LIHTCPB Section 8West Des Moines2 km
The Pointe on 88th LIHTCWest Des Moines2.8 km
Woodland West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8West Des Moines2.8 km
Lyn Circle Townhomes LIHTCWaukee5.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Summerwood Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Summerwood Apts?
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 Summerwood Apts?
Contact the management office at 5271 Dakota Dr in West 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.