Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield Public Housing Mena, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield is a Public Housing community in Mena, AR with 180 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
180
total units
92%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 Janssen Ave Apt 167, Mena, AR 71953 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,607/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,368/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield
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 710 Janssen Ave Apt 167, Mena; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mena
- Oaks Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oaks at Mena LIHTCPB Section 8
- Avants Group Living Center PB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Mena
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield 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 Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield?
Contact the management office at 710 Janssen Ave Apt 167 in Mena. 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.