Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Smith, AR
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Smith with roughly 1,664 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $208 to $414 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Fort Smith
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Smith
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Towers PB Section 8 | 149 | $414 | — |
| Pike Place Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Mid-town Apartments PB Section 8 | 134 | $337 | — |
| Briarwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts. PB Section 8 | 128 | $260 | — |
| Armstrong Residences PB Section 8 | 109 | $208 | — |
| West Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | 100 | $346 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| North Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Garland Square of Fort Smith LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Clayton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Electric Park LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Ridge at Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Rock Creek Apartments of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stoneridge of Fort Smith LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| North Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Yorkshire Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Allied Gardens Estate Apts. PB Section 8 | 47 | $247 | — |
| Stonebrook Park Homes of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Walnut Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Walnut Park Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Barlee Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Monark Village LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| A Six Units LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| North 18th Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fort Smith (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Towers PB Section 8 | 149 | $414 | — |
| Mid-town Apartments PB Section 8 | 134 | $337 | — |
| Briarwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts. PB Section 8 | 128 | $260 | — |
| Armstrong Residences PB Section 8 | 109 | $208 | — |
| West Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | 100 | $346 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| North Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Clayton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Ridge at Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Rock Creek Apartments of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| North Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Yorkshire Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Allied Gardens Estate Apts. PB Section 8 | 47 | $247 | — |
| Stonebrook Park Homes of Fort Smith LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Smith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Place Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Garland Square of Fort Smith LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Electric Park LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Stoneridge of Fort Smith LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Monark Village LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| A Six Units LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| North 18th Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Smith
- 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.
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- Springdale, AR
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- Hot Springs, AR
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.