Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jonesboro, AR
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jonesboro with roughly 1,603 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $146 to $404 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jonesboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jonesboro
Section 8 apartments in Jonesboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraway Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Jonesboro Sunset Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $404 | — |
| Walker Court South PB Section 8 | 64 | $257 | — |
| Walker Courts South Apartmetns LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Aspen Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $337 | — |
| Walker Courts Ltd. PB Section 8 | 49 | $250 | — |
| Cedar Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Garden Manor Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $146 | — |
| North Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $154 | — |
| Ridge at Jonesboro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ridge at Jonesboro Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Villas of Jonesboro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sunset Estates of Jonesboro LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Craighead Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Jonesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman Villa/woodland Courts Public Housing | 151 | $342 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jonesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lake Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Gladiola Estates Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Walker Courts South Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Walker Courts North Apartmetns LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Walker Courts North Apts LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Ridge Estates of Jonesboro LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Emerald Village at Jonesboro LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Briarwood Estates at Jonesboro LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jonesboro
- 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
- Bono, AR
- Little Rock, AR
- North Little Rock, AR
- West Memphis, AR
- Conway, AR
- Fayetteville, AR
- Springdale, AR
- Fort Smith, 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.