As of November, 2025, there are 176 Affordable Housing units currently available in Polk County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Polk County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING POLK COUNTY
Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 4070 Units Available in the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency Serves the Des Moines, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 4070 Units Available in the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency. These Low-incom...
Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 1140 Units Available in the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority Serves the Grimes, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 1140 Units Available in the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority. These Low-i...
Fair Market Rent
The Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Polk County, IA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$833
1 Bedroom
$899
2 Bedrooms
$1,080
3 Bedrooms
$1,477
4 Bedrooms
$1,481
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Polk County for 2025.
Polk County, IA Income Limit:
1 Person
$54,050
2 Persons
$61,800
3 Persons
$69,500
4 Persons
$77,200
5 Persons
$83,400