Dawson Homes Public Housing Forrest City, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dawson Homes is a Public Housing community in Forrest City, AR with 194 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
194
total units
96%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 Turner Cir, Forrest City, AR 72335 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,819/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,167/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Dawson Homes
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 119 Turner Cir, Forrest City; 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 (~$365/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Forrest City
- Linden Heights Public Housing
- Indian Hills Apartments PB Section 8
- Chapel Ridge of Forrest City Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chapel Ridge of Forrest City Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Delta Pointe Apartments LIHTC
- Meadows at Forrest City LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cottonwood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Shady Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonebrook Park of Forrest City LIHTCPB Section 8
- Forrest Meadows Apts Phase I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Group Home §811 | Forrest City | 1.1 km |
| Forrest Ridge Fka Mount Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Forrest City | 1.7 km |
| Pecan Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Forrest City | 2.4 km |
| Forrest Meadows Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Forrest City | 2.5 km |
| Forrest City Independent Livin §811 | Forrest City | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Forrest City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dawson Homes 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 Dawson Homes?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Dawson Homes?
Contact the management office at 119 Turner Cir in Forrest City. 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.