Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Little Rock, AR
There are 82 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Little Rock with roughly 7,587 assisted units — including 53 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 64 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $173 to $455 per month. Median reported wait: about 58 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Little Rock
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Little Rock
Section 8 apartments in Little Rock (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 258 | — | — |
| St John's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Bristol Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Good Shepherd Retirement PB Section 8 | 199 | $397 | — |
| Huntington Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Wellington at Chenal Fka Fountains at Chenal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Westwood Apts Phases I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Kanis Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Stone Ridge Cedar Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 155 | — | — |
| Block 2 Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 145 | — | — |
| Our Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | $316 | — |
| Madison Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Midtown Park Fka Plaza Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Albert Pike Residential Hotel PB Section 8 | 130 | $312 | — |
| Chapel Ridge of Little Rock I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Little Rock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Heights Phase I Public Housing | 59 | $445 | 82 mo |
| Madison Heights Ii Public Housing | 38 | $396 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Little Rock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Parris Towers LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Pines Apts LIHTC | 239 | — | — |
| Spanish Jon's Apartments LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Bella Vista LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Cumberland Towers LIHTC | 178 | — | — |
| Jesse Powell Towers LIHTC | 169 | — | — |
| West Wood Apartments I & Ii LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Summit at Geyer Springs Fka Stone Ridge Cedar LIHTC | 155 | — | — |
| Albert Pike Apartments LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Peaks at Little Rock Ph Ii, the LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Rock Ridge Pointe LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Peaks at Little Rock LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Mcclellan Place Apts LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Ridge at Little Rock I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ridge at Little Rock Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Little Rock
- 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
- Jacksonville, AR
- Mabelvale, AR
- Maumelle, 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
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.