Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Forrest City, AR
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Forrest City with roughly 924 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $257 to $365 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Forrest City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Forrest City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Homes Public Housing | 194 | $365 | 10 mo |
| Linden Heights Public Housing | 156 | $257 | 5 mo |
| Indian Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 69 | $280 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Forrest City Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Forrest City Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Delta Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Meadows at Forrest City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Shady Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park of Forrest City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Forrest Meadows Apts Phase I LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Forrest Meadows Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Forrest Ridge Fka Mount Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Forrest City Independent Livin §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Forrest City Group Home §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Forrest City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 69 | $280 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Forrest City Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Forrest City Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Meadows at Forrest City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Shady Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park of Forrest City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Forrest Meadows Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Forrest Ridge Fka Mount Vernon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Forrest City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Homes Public Housing | 194 | $365 | 10 mo |
| Linden Heights Public Housing | 156 | $257 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Forrest City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pointe Apartments LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Forrest Meadows Apts Phase I LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Forrest City
- 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
- Hughes, 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
- Texarkana, AR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.