Virginia Park §811 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Virginia Park is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Des Moines, IA with 39 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $325/month on average.
39
total units
95%
occupancy
$325
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2111 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,572/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,129/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 34% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 78% |
How to apply at Virginia Park
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 2111 E Virginia 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 (~$325/mo average here).
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- Homes of Oakridge PB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southridge Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ymca Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Winds LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Pioneer Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Southern Knolls Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Elmcrest Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Kenwood Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Melbourne Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.7 km |
| Melbourne Apartments Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.7 km |
| Melbourne Iv 2018 LIHTC | Des Moines | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Virginia Park have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at Virginia Park?
Residents report average rents near $325/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Virginia Park?
Contact the management office at 2111 E Virginia 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.