Gorman Towers PB Section 8 Fort Smith, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gorman Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fort Smith, AR with 149 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average.
149
total units
96%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5800 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72904 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,088/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,615/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 38% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Gorman Towers
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 5800 Grand Ave, Fort Smith; 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 (~$414/mo average here).
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- Chapel Ridge of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Garland Square of Fort Smith LIHTC
- Clayton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barlee Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 2.2 km |
| Yorkshire Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 2.4 km |
| Allied Gardens Estate Apts. PB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 3.3 km |
| A Six Units LIHTC | Fort Smith | 3.4 km |
| North 18th Street LIHTC | Fort Smith | 3.5 km |
| Stonebrook Park Homes of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 3.7 km |
| North Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 4.2 km |
| Rock Creek Apartments of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 4.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gorman Towers 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 Gorman Towers?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Gorman Towers?
Contact the management office at 5800 Grand Ave in Fort Smith. 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.