West Helena Public Housing West Helena, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Helena is a Public Housing community in West Helena, AR with 244 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $315/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
244
total units
89%
occupancy
$315
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 317A Devilla, West Helena, AR 72390 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,560/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at West 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 317A Devilla, West 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 (~$315/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Helena
- Twin City PB Section 8
- Twin City Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- West Helena Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadowbrook Park of West Helena LIHTCPB Section 8
- Delta Dream Developers LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Step Apartments, Inc. §811 | Helena | 2.8 km |
| Helena Scattered Sites Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 4.2 km |
| Helena Scattered Sites Ii/helena Housing Part LIHTC | Arkadelphia | 4.7 km |
| Helena Scattered Sites I/helena Housing Partn LIHTC | Helena | 4.7 km |
| Helena Scattered Sites/helena Housing Partner LIHTC | Helena | 4.7 km |
| Helena Scattered Sitesii/helena Housing Ptr. LIHTC | Helena | 4.7 km |
| Helena Scatters Sites/helena Housing Partners LIHTC | Helena | 4.7 km |
| Helena Scattered Sites I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Helena | 5 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Helena
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West 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 West Helena?
Residents report average rents near $315/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 West Helena?
Contact the management office at 317A Devilla in West 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.