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.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5271 Dakota Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 86 |
| Placed in service | 1990 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 5271 Dakota Dr, West 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.
Other subsidized housing in West Des Moines
- Country Club Village Project LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maple Grove Villas LIHTC
- Sun Prairie Apts Iii LIHTC
- Whisper Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Elevate at Jordan Creek LIHTC
- Sun Prairie Apts Vi LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valley West Apts. PB Section 8
- Chapel Ridge West Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sun Prairie Apts V LIHTC
- Chapel Ridge West I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie Apts Vii LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 2 km |
| The Pointe on 88th LIHTC | West Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Woodland West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Lyn Circle Townhomes LIHTC | Waukee | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Des Moines
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.