Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Open

Deer Ridge Ii Apts

6009 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

Information verified June 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Deer Ridge II Apts comprises 25 units in Des Moines, Iowa within Polk County. The property serves as an affordable housing community offering residential options for qualifying residents.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list is currently open only for household sizes of two persons or less. The waiting list is closed for 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units. Applicants must be at least 18 years old; one household member must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen; applicants with any drug-related charge in the past five years will be denied.

Last verified June 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is currently closed. Preferences from previous openings included victims of physical violence, hate crime, natural disaster, involuntarily displaced, working, families terminated from the HCV program due to insufficient funding, and current Public Housing families who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and one household member a US citizen or eligible non-citizen; applicants with any drug-related charge within the past two years will be denied.

Last verified February 11, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Fair Market Rent - Polk County, IA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$833
1 Bedroom	$899
2 Bedroom	$1,080
3 Bedroom	$1,477
4 Bedroom	$1,481

Income Limits - Polk County, IA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $19,200
Very Low (50%): $32,000
Low (80%): $51,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,950
Very Low (50%): $36,550
Low (80%): $58,450

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $24,700
Very Low (50%): $41,100
Low (80%): $65,750

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $27,400
Very Low (50%): $45,650
Low (80%): $73,050

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $49,350
Low (80%): $78,900

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $53,000
Low (80%): $84,750

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $56,650
Low (80%): $90,600

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $60,300
Low (80%): $96,450

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$19,200	$32,000	$51,150
2 Persons	$21,950	$36,550	$58,450
3 Persons	$24,700	$41,100	$65,750
4 Persons	$27,400	$45,650	$73,050
5 Persons	$31,040	$49,350	$78,900
6 Persons	$35,580	$53,000	$84,750
7 Persons	$40,120	$56,650	$90,600
8 Persons	$44,660	$60,300	$96,450

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

8888

Low-Income Units

0 / 25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Des Moines, IA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Polk County, IA is: $833 (Studio), $899 (1BR), $1080 (2BR), $1477 (3BR), $1481 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Deer Ridge Ii Apts is typically 30% of household income or less.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Polk County, IA?+

For a 4-person household in Polk County, IA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $27,400, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $45,650, Low Income (80% AMI): $73,050. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Who manages Deer Ridge Ii Apts?+

Deer Ridge Ii Apts is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

Is there a waitlist for Deer Ridge Ii Apts?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Deer Ridge Ii Apts?+

Deer Ridge Ii Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

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