Christopher Homes of Forrest City PB Section 8 El Dorado, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Christopher Homes of Forrest City is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Dorado, AR with 414 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average.
414
total units
93%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1323 W 5th St, El Dorado, AR 71730 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,817/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,598/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Christopher Homes of Forrest City
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 1323 W 5th St, El Dorado; 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 (~$352/mo average here).
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- Chapel Ridge of El Dorado Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bradley Woods PB Section 8
- Legacy at El Dorado LIHTC
- Peaks at El Dorado LIHTC
- Vineyards at El Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vineyards at El Dorado Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Community Living Arrangements §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Searcy | 0.8 km |
| Mills Center Apartments, Inc. §811 | Searcy | 1.7 km |
| Kay Goss Apartments §811 | Searcy | 1.7 km |
| Meadow Lake Apts Phase I LIHTC | Searcy | 2 km |
| Meadow Lake Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Searcy | 2 km |
| Searcy Public Housing | Searcy | 2.5 km |
| Country Square Apartments Aka Skyli PB Section 8 | Searcy | 2.8 km |
| Ridge at Searcy Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Searcy | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in El Dorado
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Christopher Homes of Forrest City 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 Christopher Homes of Forrest City?
Residents report average rents near $352/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 Christopher Homes of Forrest City?
Contact the management office at 1323 W 5th St in El Dorado. 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.