Helena Public Housing Helena, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Helena is a Public Housing community in Helena, AR with 236 units reporting 62% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
236
total units
62%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 Joe Brady Dr, Helena, AR 72342 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,926/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,986/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Helena
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 210 Joe Brady Dr, 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 (~$337/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Helena
- Helena Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Old Helena High School LIHTCPB Section 8
- First Step Apartments, Inc. §811
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Scattered Sites Ii/helena Housing Part LIHTC | Arkadelphia | 0.8 km |
| West Helena Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Helena | 4.3 km |
| West Helena Public Housing | West Helena | 5.4 km |
| Delta Dream Developers LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Helena | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Helena
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Helena 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 Helena?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 Helena?
Contact the management office at 210 Joe Brady Dr 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.