Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dumas, AR
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dumas with roughly 414 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $202 to $393 per month. Median reported wait: about 1 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Dumas
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dumas
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Court/reid Court Public Housing | 92 | $393 | 1 mo |
| Westview Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $202 | — |
| Pecan Grove PB Section 8 | 56 | $204 | — |
| Chateau Desha Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Meadows Apartments LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Meadows Apartments - Dumas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Centennial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Northview Apts of Dumas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Dumas Scattered Sites LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Glen Cove Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Mitchellville Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dumas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $202 | — |
| Pecan Grove PB Section 8 | 56 | $204 | — |
| Chateau Desha Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Meadows Apartments - Dumas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Centennial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Northview Apts of Dumas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Dumas Scattered Sites LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Mitchellville Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Dumas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Court/reid Court Public Housing | 92 | $393 | 1 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dumas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Apartments LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Glen Cove Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dumas
- 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
- Mc Gehee, AR
- Mcgehee, AR
- 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
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.