Central Iowa Shelter

1420 MULBERRY ST, Des Moines, IA 50309

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a HOME program property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Since 1992, Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency. Approximately 2,000 women and men experiencing homelessness have received emergency shelter and supportive services to help them move beyond homelessness each year. 

In September 2012, CISS opened its new facility. The facility grew from being 8,000 square feet and 96 beds to 207 beds and 42,000 square feet. It is equipped to provide expanded emergency shelter (150 beds); expanded transitional housing for Veterans (19 rooms); and Section 8 Project-Based Voucher efficiency apartments (38 rooms). Along with expanded housing capacity, CISS also provides an on-site health clinic, food pantry, clothing closet, classrooms, and a 30-foot growing dome.

All guests and residents are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits. 

Programming continues to evolve to meet emerging homeless and community needs. 

Project-Based Vouchers

Dave's Thoughts On Central Iowa Shelter

Because Central Iowa Shelter participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households at or below 60% of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME program. Since this property participates in the HOME program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

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~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Central Iowa Shelter Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Meal Services
  • Laundry Facility
  • Community Kitchen

Income Qualification for Central Iowa Shelter

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units $21,950 / year $25,050 / year $28,200 / year $31,300 / year $35,140 / year $40,280 / year $45,420 / year $50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $36,550 / year $41,750 / year $46,950 / year $52,150 / year $56,350 / year $60,500 / year $64,700 / year $68,850 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $36,550 / year $41,750 / year $46,950 / year $52,150 / year $56,350 / year $60,500 / year $64,700 / year $68,850 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $58,450 / year $66,800 / year $75,150 / year $83,450 / year $90,150 / year $96,850 / year $103,500 / year $110,200 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Central Iowa Shelter

Does Central Iowa Shelter have a waiting list?

Central Iowa Shelter probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Central Iowa Shelter ?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

In addition to Central Iowa Shelter , how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Des Moines?

In addition to Central Iowa Shelter , we list 208 other affordable properties in Des Moines. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 7312 affordable units in Des Moines.

Listings Near Central Iowa Shelter

The Edge at Gray's Landing

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bed Studio-3
payment $890-1330/mo.

Metro Lofts

100 2nd Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

bed 1-2
payment $925-1075/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Stewart Park Apartments

1401 E Capitol Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50316

bed 2
payment $650/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Corinthian Gardens

1011 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50314

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Logan Park

1731 Cleveland Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50316

bed 1
payment Subsidized

Vine Street Lofts

101 2nd Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

bed Studio-2
payment $758-987/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.

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