Armstrong Residences PB Section 8 Fort Smith, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Armstrong Residences is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fort Smith, AR with 109 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $208/month on average.
109
total units
76%
occupancy
$208
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5221 Johnson St, Fort Smith, AR 72904 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,642/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,033/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Armstrong Residences
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 5221 Johnson St, Fort Smith; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$208/mo average here).
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- West Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8
- Chapel Ridge of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Garland Square of Fort Smith LIHTC
- Clayton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Apartments of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 1.1 km |
| Barlee Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 1.1 km |
| Electric Park LIHTC | Fort Smith | 1.4 km |
| Yorkshire Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 1.4 km |
| Stonebrook Park Homes of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 1.7 km |
| Ridge at Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 2 km |
| North Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 2.5 km |
| Walnut Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fort Smith
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Armstrong Residences have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Armstrong Residences?
Residents report average rents near $208/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Armstrong Residences?
Contact the management office at 5221 Johnson St in Fort Smith. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.