Polk County, Iowa Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority (DMMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for two days in July 2018; and before that in 2011, and in 2008. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.      

This waiting list had the following preferences: Persons with disabilities, veterans, homeless persons, persons who were terminated from assistance due to lack of funding, persons referred by local assistance programs (FUP or Shelter Plus Care).

3,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DMMHA website, or call the office at (515) 323-8950.