Walden Point LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Walden Point is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 60 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), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 1200 Fourth St, Des Moines, IA 50314 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 60 |
| Placed in service | 2006 |
How to apply at Walden Point
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 1200 Fourth St, 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 Des Moines
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- Des Moines Area Council Church PB Section 8
- Elsie Mason Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| River Hills 2 PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Sixth Avenue Flats LIHTC | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Marketplace Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Court Ave Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| East Village Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| Legacy Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Des Moines
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walden Point have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Walden Point?
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 Walden Point?
Contact the management office at 1200 Fourth 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.