Polk County Affordable Housing Availability

As of October, 2024, 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

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...

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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...

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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 2024.

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