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Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Name: Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
Address: 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310, US
Telephone: 5153238950

2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Information verified August 24, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 1 hr ago

About This Property

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency operates 4,070 public housing units throughout Des Moines, Iowa in Polk County. The public housing waitlist is currently open for applications, while the Section 8 rental assistance waitlist is closed. This housing authority provides rental assistance and housing options for eligible households.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Applications are currently accepted for household sizes of two persons or less, including elderly and disabled families and single individuals; the waitlist is closed for 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units. Applicants are placed on the waiting list in order of the date and time the application was received.

Last verified June 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened August 18, 2026

Closed August 18, 2026

Apply: Online (past openings)

The waiting list is managed by lottery, and previous openings have received thousands of applications.

Last verified February 11, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 24, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

4070

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

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 Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency have?+

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency has a total of 4070 housing units.

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.

Is there a waitlist for Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency?+

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 Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency?+

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5153238950, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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