Des Arc Public Housing Des Arc, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Des Arc is a Public Housing community in Des Arc, AR with 42 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $296/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
42
total units
100%
occupancy
$296
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W Chester St, Des Arc, AR 72040 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,101/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,497/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 48% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Des Arc
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 101 W Chester St, Des Arc; 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 (~$296/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Des Arc
- Hickory Square Apts - Des Arc LIHTCPB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Des Arc 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 Des Arc?
Residents report average rents near $296/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 Des Arc?
Contact the management office at 101 W Chester St in Des Arc. 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.