The Quads Apts LIHTC Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

The Quads Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 4 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

4
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address5201 Se Fifth St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units4
Placed in service1992

How to apply at The Quads 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 5201 Se Fifth 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)

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Melbourne Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
Melbourne Apartments Iii LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
Melbourne Iv 2018 LIHTCDes Moines1.4 km
Southern Knolls Apts LIHTCDes Moines1.4 km
Melbourne Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does The Quads 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 The Quads 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 The Quads Apts?
Contact the management office at 5201 Se Fifth 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.