How many low income apartments are in Benton, AR?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Benton with approximately 497 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Benton?

Tenant-paid rents in Benton's assisted buildings typically range from about $329 to $401 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 Benton?

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 Benton, AR

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Benton with roughly 497 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $329 to $401 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.

assisted properties

497

subsidized units

$365

typical rent

19 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Benton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Benton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Fountain Lakes Apts LIHTC	180	—	—
Chapel Ridge of Benton LIHTCPB Section 8	160	—	—
Whispering Pines Public Housing	102	$401	19 mo
Birch Apartments §811	14	$329	—
Civitan Group Home PB Section 8	12	$339	—
Birch Forest, Inc. §811	10	—	—
Birch House Apartments Fka Birch Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
Birch Lane Apartments §811	9	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Benton (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
Chapel Ridge of Benton LIHTCPB Section 8	160	—	—
Civitan Group Home PB Section 8	12	$339	—
Birch House Apartments Fka Birch Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—

Public housing developments in Benton

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
Whispering Pines Public Housing	102	$401	19 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Benton

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
Fountain Lakes Apts LIHTC	180	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Benton

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.