Wakonda Manor PB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wakonda Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Des Moines, IA with 110 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $361/month on average.
110
total units
91%
occupancy
$361
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,129/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,847/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Wakonda Manor
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 1800 Watrous 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 (~$361/mo average here).
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- Southridge Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ymca Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmcrest Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Fort Des Moines Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Kenwood Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Rosewood Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 2.8 km |
| Hubbell Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Southern Knolls Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| Willow Bend Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
| National Biscuit Co Flats LIHTC | Des Moines | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wakonda Manor 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 Wakonda Manor?
Residents report average rents near $361/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 Wakonda Manor?
Contact the management office at 1800 Watrous 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.