Low Income & Subsidized Housing in El Dorado, AR
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in El Dorado with roughly 1,119 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $236 to $356 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in El Dorado
Complete directory of subsidized housing in El Dorado
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Homes of Forrest City PB Section 8 | 414 | $352 | — |
| Hillsboro Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $236 | — |
| Haygood Neal Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $313 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of El Dorado Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge of El Dorado Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Bradley Woods PB Section 8 | 55 | $293 | — |
| Legacy at El Dorado LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Peaks at El Dorado LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Vineyards at El Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Vineyards at El Dorado Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Community Living Arrangements §202 Senior | 20 | $356 | — |
| Brookstone Park of El Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Creative Housing I, Inc. PB Section 8 | 18 | $347 | — |
| Creative Housing Ii, Inc. PB Section 8 | 16 | $324 | — |
Section 8 apartments in El Dorado (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Homes of Forrest City PB Section 8 | 414 | $352 | — |
| Hillsboro Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $236 | — |
| Haygood Neal Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | 104 | $313 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of El Dorado Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge of El Dorado Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Bradley Woods PB Section 8 | 55 | $293 | — |
| Vineyards at El Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Vineyards at El Dorado Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brookstone Park of El Dorado LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Creative Housing I, Inc. PB Section 8 | 18 | $347 | — |
| Creative Housing Ii, Inc. PB Section 8 | 16 | $324 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in El Dorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at El Dorado LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Peaks at El Dorado LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in El Dorado
- 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.