Whisper Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 West Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Whisper Ridge is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in West Des Moines, IA with 208 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

208
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address9005 Bridgewood Blvd, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units208
Placed in service2010

How to apply at Whisper Ridge

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 9005 Bridgewood Blvd, West 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 West Des Moines

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
The Pointe on 88th LIHTCWest Des Moines1.7 km
Sun Prairie Apts Vii LIHTCPB Section 8West Des Moines3.4 km
Lyn Circle Townhomes LIHTCWaukee3.4 km
Hometown Harbor Waukee LIHTCPB Section 8Waukee4.7 km
Waukee Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Waukee4.7 km
Alice Place LIHTCPB Section 8Waukee4.7 km
Sugar Creek Apts LIHTCWaukee4.7 km
Windfield West Ii Apts LIHTCWaukee5.6 km

← All subsidized housing in West Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Whisper Ridge 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 Whisper Ridge?
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 Whisper Ridge?
Contact the management office at 9005 Bridgewood Blvd in West 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.