Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Arkadelphia, AR
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Arkadelphia with roughly 426 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $265 to $340 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Arkadelphia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Arkadelphia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Hill Homes Public Housing | 100 | $340 | 4 mo |
| Ouachita Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | $333 | — |
| Powder Mill PB Section 8 | 58 | $265 | — |
| Elliston Place Fka Ross Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $334 | — |
| Village Creek LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Cutler Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest Apartments - Arkadelphia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| River Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Club Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Helena Scattered Sites Ii/helena Housing Part LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Arkadelphia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | $333 | — |
| Powder Mill PB Section 8 | 58 | $265 | — |
| Elliston Place Fka Ross Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $334 | — |
| Cutler Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest Apartments - Arkadelphia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| River Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Club Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Arkadelphia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Hill Homes Public Housing | 100 | $340 | 4 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Arkadelphia
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Creek LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Helena Scattered Sites Ii/helena Housing Part LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Arkadelphia
- 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
- Little Rock, AR
- North Little Rock, AR
- West Memphis, AR
- Conway, AR
- Fayetteville, AR
- Springdale, AR
- Fort Smith, AR
- Jonesboro, AR
- Hot Springs, AR
- Pine Bluff, AR
- Texarkana, AR
- Bentonville, AR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.