Willow Bend Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 Des Moines, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Willow Bend Apts I is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Des Moines, IA with 59 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

59
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
Address6616 Sw Ninth St, Des Moines, IA 50315 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units58
Placed in service2010

How to apply at Willow Bend Apts I

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 6616 Sw Ninth St, 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 Des Moines

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Christ the King Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.1 km
Willow Bend Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.1 km
Fort Des Moines Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines1.4 km
Ahepa 192-iv Apartments §202 SeniorDes Moines1.7 km
Community Homes LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.2 km
Union Place LIHTCDes Moines2.4 km
Melbourne Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines2.8 km
Elmcrest Apts LIHTCDes Moines2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Willow Bend Apts I 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 Willow Bend Apts I?
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 Willow Bend Apts I?
Contact the management office at 6616 Sw Ninth 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.

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.