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Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency

Des Moines , IA Public Housing Authority

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency administers public housing serving Polk , Iowa. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency manages 3,702 Section 8 vouchers and 4,112 public housing units in and around Des Moines .

Phone
(515) 323-8950
Email
CMJohansen@dmgov.org
Address
1200 Locust St , Des Moines , IA, 50309
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
3,702
Public housing units
4,112
County
Polk

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Des Moines Municipal Housing Agencyto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency?

Apply directly through the authority at (515) 323-8950. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency directly at (515) 323-8950 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in Iowa →Check Iowa income limitsHow to join Iowa Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near Polk

Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority — Grimes Afton Housing Commission — Afton Albia Housing Agency — Albia Area Xv Multi-County Housing Agency — Agency Chariton Housing Agency — Chariton Cedar Falls Housing Commission — Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Housing Services — Cedar Rapids Centerville Municipal Housing Agency — Centerville Charles City Hsg And Redev Authority — Charles City City Of Dubuque — Dubuque

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.