Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Searcy, AR
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Searcy with roughly 758 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $230 to $398 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Searcy
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Searcy
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy Public Housing | 120 | $356 | 9 mo |
| Meadow Lake Apts Phase I LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Meadow Lake Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Ridge at Searcy Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| South Grove at Searcy, the LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| East Market Street Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $230 | — |
| Villas of Searcy LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Peaks at Searcy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ridge at Searcy Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Country Square Apartments Aka Skyli PB Section 8 | 39 | $281 | — |
| Mills Center Apartments, Inc. §811 | 23 | $251 | — |
| White County Group Homes PB Section 8 | 15 | $398 | — |
| Kay Goss Apartments §811 | 14 | $297 | — |
| Bamburg Complex Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Searcy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge at Searcy Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| East Market Street Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $230 | — |
| Peaks at Searcy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Ridge at Searcy Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Country Square Apartments Aka Skyli PB Section 8 | 39 | $281 | — |
| White County Group Homes PB Section 8 | 15 | $398 | — |
Public housing developments in Searcy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy Public Housing | 120 | $356 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Searcy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lake Apts Phase I LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Meadow Lake Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| South Grove at Searcy, the LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Villas of Searcy LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Searcy
- 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
- Beebe, AR
- Little Rock, 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
- Texarkana, AR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.