Searcy Public Housing Searcy, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Searcy is a Public Housing community in Searcy, AR with 120 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
120
total units
96%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 S Elm Ter, Searcy, AR 72143 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,773/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,260/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Searcy
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 120 S Elm Ter, Searcy; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Searcy
- Meadow Lake Apts Phase I LIHTC
- Meadow Lake Apts Phase Ii LIHTC
- Ridge at Searcy Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Grove at Searcy, the LIHTC
- East Market Street Apartments PB Section 8
- Villas of Searcy LIHTC
- Peaks at Searcy LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridge at Searcy Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Square Apartments Aka Skyli PB Section 8
- Mills Center Apartments, Inc. §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White County Group Homes PB Section 8 | Searcy | 0.8 km |
| Christopher Homes of Forrest City PB Section 8 | El Dorado | 2.5 km |
| Bamburg Complex Inc. §811 | Searcy | 2.5 km |
| Kay Goss Apartments §811 | Searcy | 4.2 km |
| Twin Oaks Apartments Inc §202 Senior | Kensett | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Searcy
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Searcy 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 Searcy?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Searcy?
Contact the management office at 120 S Elm Ter in Searcy. 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.