Elkhart Park Center — Income-Restricted Housing in Elkhart, IA 50073
231 S Grant Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073
20 units · 1 BR
How to apply
- Managed by T&l Properties LLC. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1990
- Bedrooms
- 20 1 bedroom
- USDA rental assistance
- 20 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 3
- Managed by
- T&l Properties LLC
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Rents and income limits in 50073
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,340/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $53,600/yr
- Renters in 50073 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 46%
Income limits (2026)
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area · median family income $116,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 2 | $27,950 | $46,600 | $74,500 |
| 3 | $31,450 | $52,400 | $83,800 |
| 4 | $34,900 | $58,200 | $93,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $62,900 | $100,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $67,550 | $108,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $72,200 | $115,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $76,850 | $122,900 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 50073 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $1,102 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,145 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,856 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,901 |
Wider area = Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 10 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (50244) to $1,690 (50021).
Census figures for 50073 (2020–2024 average): median rent $841 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $100,972. 13% of homes are rented. 46% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 13% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 50073's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 50073Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Elkhart Park Center?
No phone is listed for Elkhart Park Center. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Elkhart Park Center Section 8 housing?
Elkhart Park Center is listed as income-restricted housing in Elkhart, IA 50073 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Elkhart Park Center?
Public records list 20 units at Elkhart Park Center in Elkhart, IA 50073. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Elkhart Park Center?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 50073 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Elkhart Park Center?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Elkhart Park Center in Elkhart, IA 50073. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Elkhart, IA 50073?
Most income-restricted buildings in Elkhart, IA 50073 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $40,750, and $58,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($65,200 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Elkhart, IA 50073?
For many programs in Elkhart, IA 50073, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $40,750 a year for 1 person and $58,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $65,200 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Elkhart, IA 50073?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Elkhart, IA 50073, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Elkhart, IA 50073 is $1,340 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Elkhart Park Center take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Elkhart Park Center has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Elkhart, IA 50073 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Elkhart Park Center.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.