Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Helena, AR
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Helena with roughly 468 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $254 to $315 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in West Helena
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Helena
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Helena Public Housing | 244 | $315 | 5 mo |
| Twin City PB Section 8 | 64 | $254 | — |
| Twin City Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| West Helena Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Meadowbrook Park of West Helena LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Delta Dream Developers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Helena (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin City PB Section 8 | 64 | $254 | — |
| Twin City Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| West Helena Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Meadowbrook Park of West Helena LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Delta Dream Developers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in West Helena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Helena Public Housing | 244 | $315 | 5 mo |
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Helena
- 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
- Helena, 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.