Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fayetteville, AR
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fayetteville with roughly 1,934 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $275 to $349 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Fayetteville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fayetteville
Section 8 apartments in Fayetteville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Apartments - Fayetteville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Markham Hill Apts Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Park Lake Apartments PB Section 8 | 89 | $303 | — |
| Highpoint Apartments Fka Southmont PB Section 8 | 88 | $281 | — |
| Chestnut Meadow PB Section 8 | 79 | $275 | — |
| Wedington Place Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Washington Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 65 | $329 | — |
| Grandview Apts. Ltd Partnership PB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Garland Square of Fayetteville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Village at Scull Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Nantucket Apartments Fka Fayetteville S. Cit LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Nantucket Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Nantucket Apartments Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Jenning Mills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Life Style Apartments - Group Home PB Section 8 | 14 | $349 | — |
Public housing developments in Fayetteville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Towers/ Lewis Plaza/willow Hts Public Housing | 196 | $309 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fayetteville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apts Phase I LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Lakeside Village Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Markham Hill Apts Phase I & Ii Fka Meadow Bro LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Crafton Place Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Meadows at Fayetteville LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Starfire Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Nantucket Apts Fka Fayetteville Sr. Cit LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Crossover Terrace Apts Phase I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Crossover Terrace Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Valley Lake Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fayetteville
- 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
- Springdale, AR
- Little Rock, AR
- North Little Rock, AR
- West Memphis, AR
- Conway, AR
- Fort Smith, AR
- Jonesboro, AR
- Hot Springs, AR
- Pine Bluff, AR
- Texarkana, AR
- Bentonville, AR
- Rogers, AR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.