How many low income apartments are in Mena, AR?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Mena with approximately 249 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mena?

Tenant-paid rents in Mena's assisted buildings typically range from about $370 to $370 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 Mena?

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 Mena, AR

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mena with roughly 249 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $370 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

249

subsidized units

$370

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mena

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mena

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield Public Housing	180	$370	4 mo
Oaks Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Oaks at Mena LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Avants Group Living Center PB Section 8	9	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mena (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
Oaks Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Oaks at Mena LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Avants Group Living Center PB Section 8	9	—	—

Public housing developments in Mena

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
Polk County/wickes/cove/hatfield Public Housing	180	$370	4 mo

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mena

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.