Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Van Buren, AR
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Van Buren with roughly 844 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $233 to $351 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Van Buren
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Van Buren
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Public Housing | 199 | $351 | 6 mo |
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Summerchase PB Section 8 | 72 | $233 | — |
| Ashley Park Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen Ii/ Ashley Park Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Brookstone Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park of Van Buren LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Garden Walk Fka Incline Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park Ii Van Buren LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Garden Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Meadowview Aka Garden Walk PB Section 8 | 29 | $283 | — |
| Barlee Ii/vinsett LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Independent Living Ii PB Section 8 | 20 | $331 | — |
| Monark Homes LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Van Buren (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Summerchase PB Section 8 | 72 | $233 | — |
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Brookstone Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park of Van Buren LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Garden Walk Fka Incline Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Garden Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Meadowview Aka Garden Walk PB Section 8 | 29 | $283 | — |
| Barlee Ii/vinsett LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Independent Living Ii PB Section 8 | 20 | $331 | — |
Public housing developments in Van Buren
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Public Housing | 199 | $351 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Van Buren
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Ashley Park Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Garden Walk on Elfen Glen Ii/ Ashley Park Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Park Ii Van Buren LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Monark Homes LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Van Buren
- 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
- Alma, 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.