How many low income apartments are in Alma, AR?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Alma with approximately 223 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Alma?

Tenant-paid rents in Alma's assisted buildings typically range from about $336 to $336 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Alma?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Alma, AR

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Alma with roughly 223 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $336 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

223

subsidized units

$336

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Alma

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Alma

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Chitwood Apts. Public Housing	92	$336	4 mo
Alma Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Garden Walk of Alma Fka Ashwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Lindenwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Savannah Park of Alma LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Alma (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Alma Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Garden Walk of Alma Fka Ashwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Lindenwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	25	—	—
Savannah Park of Alma LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Alma

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Chitwood Apts. Public Housing	92	$336	4 mo

How to apply for subsidized housing in Alma

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.