Van Buren Public Housing Van Buren, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Van Buren is a Public Housing community in Van Buren, AR with 199 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
199
total units
91%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 S 18th St, Van Buren, AR 72956 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,366/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,687/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Van Buren
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 201 S 18th St, Van Buren; 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 (~$351/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Van Buren
- Garden Walk on Elfen Glen LIHTC
- Garden Walk on Elfen Glen I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summerchase PB Section 8
- Ashley Park Apts LIHTC
- Garden Walk on Elfen Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Garden Walk on Elfen Glen Ii/ Ashley Park Ii LIHTC
- Brookstone Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonebrook Park of Van Buren LIHTCPB Section 8
- Garden Walk Fka Incline Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stonebrook Park Ii Van Buren LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Living Ii PB Section 8 | Van Buren | 2.4 km |
| Garden Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | Van Buren | 2.5 km |
| Meadowview Aka Garden Walk PB Section 8 | Van Buren | 2.5 km |
| Rock Creek Apartments of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 2.8 km |
| Barlee Ii/vinsett LIHTCPB Section 8 | Van Buren | 2.8 km |
| Armstrong Residences PB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 3.4 km |
| Allied Gardens Estate Apts. PB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 3.4 km |
| West Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | Fort Smith | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Van Buren
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Van Buren 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 Van Buren?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 Van Buren?
Contact the management office at 201 S 18th St in Van Buren. 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.