Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Memphis, AR
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Memphis with roughly 2,271 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 28 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $162 to $360 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in West Memphis
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Memphis
Section 8 apartments in West Memphis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeplechase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 263 | — | — |
| Imperial Homes South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $204 | — |
| Meadows at West Memphis LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Barton Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Ecumenical Village PB Section 8 | 67 | $360 | — |
| Families First Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Imperial Homes North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $162 | — |
| Ridge at West Memphis Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Ridge at West Memphis Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Riverside Park Apartments I Fka Park Plaza I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Riverside Park Apartments Ii Fka Park Plaza I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Villas of West Memphis Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pine Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | $307 | — |
| Riverside Park Apartments, Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Families First LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
Public housing developments in West Memphis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Apts. Public Housing | 348 | $305 | 12 mo |
| Courtyard Apartments Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Memphis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Phase Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Frisco Park Fka Park at Avalon LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Riverside Park Apartments Ii Fka Park Plaza I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Park Plaza Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Families First 2001 LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Ridge at West Memphis Iii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Broadway Terrace LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Park Plaza Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Memphis
- 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
- Earle, AR
- Little Rock, AR
- North Little Rock, AR
- Conway, AR
- Fayetteville, AR
- Springdale, AR
- Fort Smith, AR
- Jonesboro, AR
- Hot Springs, AR
- Pine Bluff, AR
- Texarkana, AR
- Bentonville, AR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.