Chitwood Apts. Public Housing Alma, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chitwood Apts. is a Public Housing community in Alma, AR with 92 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $336/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
92
total units
99%
occupancy
$336
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 818 Chitwood St, Alma, AR 72921 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,026/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,367/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Chitwood Apts.
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 818 Chitwood St, Alma; 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 (~$336/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Alma
- Alma Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Garden Walk of Alma Fka Ashwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lindenwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Savannah Park of Alma LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonebrook Park of Van Buren LIHTCPB Section 8 | Van Buren | 9.5 km |
| Stonebrook Park Ii Van Buren LIHTC | Van Buren | 9.5 km |
| Garden Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | Van Buren | 10.1 km |
| Meadowview Aka Garden Walk PB Section 8 | Van Buren | 10.1 km |
| Garden Walk Fka Incline Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Van Buren | 10.3 km |
| Summerchase PB Section 8 | Van Buren | 10.6 km |
| Independent Living Ii PB Section 8 | Van Buren | 10.6 km |
| Barlee Ii/vinsett LIHTCPB Section 8 | Van Buren | 10.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Alma
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chitwood Apts. have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Chitwood Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $336/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 Chitwood Apts.?
Contact the management office at 818 Chitwood St in Alma. 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.