W.h. Iii Inc. PB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
W.h. Iii Inc. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 15 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $296/month on average.
15
total units
93%
occupancy
$296
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 940 Cummins Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50312 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,126/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,126/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at W.h. Iii Inc.
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 940 Cummins Pkwy, 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 (~$296/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| W.h. Ii Ltd. PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Country Club Village Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 2 km |
| Crestview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Des Moines | 2.4 km |
| Plymouth Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Frank Smith Center PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Merle Hay Apartments LIHTC | Urbandale | 3.4 km |
| Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4 km |
| Uplift Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does W.h. Iii Inc. have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at W.h. Iii Inc.?
Residents report average rents near $296/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 W.h. Iii Inc.?
Contact the management office at 940 Cummins Pkwy 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.