How many low income apartments are in Hope, AR?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Hope with approximately 498 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hope?

Tenant-paid rents in Hope's assisted buildings typically range from about $322 to $343 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Hope?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hope, AR

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hope with roughly 498 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $343 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.

assisted properties

498

subsidized units

$333

typical rent

10 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hope

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hope

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Vander Lloyd Memorial Homes Public Housing	200	$322	10 mo
Southwest Arkansas Developmental Ho PB Section 8	70	$334	—
Emerald Village at Hope LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Kelly Memorial Homes PB Section 8	48	$329	—
Peaks at Hope LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Fulton Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Hope Pleasant Ridge Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Sw Arkansas Developmental Homes of PB Section 8	12	$343	—

Section 8 apartments in Hope (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
Southwest Arkansas Developmental Ho PB Section 8	70	$334	—
Emerald Village at Hope LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Kelly Memorial Homes PB Section 8	48	$329	—
Peaks at Hope LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Fulton Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Sw Arkansas Developmental Homes of PB Section 8	12	$343	—

Public housing developments in Hope

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
Vander Lloyd Memorial Homes Public Housing	200	$322	10 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hope

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
Hope Pleasant Ridge Apts LIHTC	32	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hope

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.