Kensett LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Kensett, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kensett is a Public Housing community in Kensett, AR with 34 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
34
total units
97%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 E Wilbur Mills Ave Apt 5, Kensett, AR 72082 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,560/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,179/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 52% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 67% |
How to apply at Kensett
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 405 E Wilbur Mills Ave Apt 5, Kensett; 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 (~$377/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kensett
- Twin Oaks Apartments Inc §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mills Center Apartments, Inc. §811 | Searcy | 3.4 km |
| Kay Goss Apartments §811 | Searcy | 3.4 km |
| Christopher Homes of Forrest City PB Section 8 | El Dorado | 4.8 km |
| River Cliff Manor Inc §202 Senior | Judsonia | 5.1 km |
| Ridge at Searcy Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Searcy | 5.2 km |
| Ridge at Searcy Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Searcy | 5.2 km |
| East Market Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Searcy | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kensett
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kensett have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Kensett?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Kensett?
Contact the management office at 405 E Wilbur Mills Ave Apt 5 in Kensett. 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.