Whispering Pines Public Housing Benton, AR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Whispering Pines is a Public Housing community in Benton, AR with 102 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
102
total units
95%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Whispering Pnes, Benton, AR 72015 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,295/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,905/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at Whispering Pines
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 1 Whispering Pnes, Benton; 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 (~$401/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Benton
- Fountain Lakes Apts LIHTC
- Chapel Ridge of Benton LIHTCPB Section 8
- Birch Apartments §811
- Civitan Group Home PB Section 8
- Birch Forest, Inc. §811
- Birch House Apartments Fka Birch Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Birch Lane Apartments §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| T.p. White Complex Inc. §811 | Haskell | 5.6 km |
| T.p. White Complex Inc. §811 | Haskell | 5.6 km |
| Bryant House Apartments PB Section 8 | Bryant | 9 km |
| Pinewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bryant | 10.1 km |
| Westgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bryant | 10.1 km |
| Northgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bryant | 10.1 km |
| Pathfinder Meadows Inc §811 | Bryant | 10.1 km |
| Bristol Place Apartments §202 Senior | Bryant | 10.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Benton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Whispering Pines?
Contact the management office at 1 Whispering Pnes in Benton. 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.