Briarwood Apts. PB Section 8 Fort Smith, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Briarwood Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fort Smith, AR with 128 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $260/month on average.
128
total units
97%
occupancy
$260
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3400E Duke Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72908 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,235/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,143/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Briarwood Apts.
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 3400E Duke Ave, 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 (~$260/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fort Smith
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- Mid-town Apartments PB Section 8
- Briarwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monark Village LIHTC | Fort Smith | 2.8 km |
| Monark Village LIHTC | Fort Smith | 2.8 km |
| Archwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arkoma | 5.6 km |
| Archwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arkoma | 5.6 km |
| Garden Walk of Poc-ark LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pocola | 6.1 km |
| Garden Walk of Poc-ark LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pocola | 6.1 km |
| A Six Units LIHTC | Fort Smith | 7.8 km |
| Northgate Apts LIHTC | Pocola | 8.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Briarwood Apts. 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 Briarwood Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $260/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 Briarwood Apts.?
Contact the management office at 3400E Duke Ave 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.