First Step Apartments, Inc. §811 Helena, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
First Step Apartments, Inc. is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in Helena, AR with 23 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $311/month on average.
23
total units
96%
occupancy
$311
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 D Anna Pl, Helena, AR 72342 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,033/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,466/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at First Step Apartments, Inc.
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 120 D Anna Pl, Helena; 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 (~$311/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Helena
- Helena Public Housing
- Helena Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Old Helena High School LIHTCPB Section 8
- Helena Scattered Sites I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Helena Scattered Sites I/helena Housing Partn LIHTC
- Helena Scattered Sites Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Helena Scattered Sites/helena Housing Partner LIHTC
- Helena Scattered Sitesii/helena Housing Ptr. LIHTC
- Helena Scatters Sites/helena Housing Partners LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Helena Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Helena | 1.7 km |
| Helena Scattered Sites Ii/helena Housing Part LIHTC | Arkadelphia | 2 km |
| West Helena Public Housing | West Helena | 2.8 km |
| Delta Dream Developers LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Helena | 2.8 km |
| Meadowbrook Park of West Helena LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Helena | 4.7 km |
| Twin City PB Section 8 | West Helena | 5.1 km |
| Twin City Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Helena | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Helena
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does First Step Apartments, Inc. have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at First Step Apartments, Inc.?
Residents report average rents near $311/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 First Step Apartments, Inc.?
Contact the management office at 120 D Anna Pl in Helena. 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.