Fort Smith, AR Low Income Housing

Fort Smith, AR Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Fort Smith, AR

How do I qualify for low income housing in Fort Smith, AR?
To qualify for low income housing in Arkansas, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Fort Smith, AR

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Fort Smith, AR, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Fort Smith, AR. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Fort Smith, Arkansas - Sebastian County

Studio Apartments $605
One Bedroom Apartments $797
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,102
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,270

List of Low Income Housing in or near Fort Smith, AR

Crawford Sebastian Community Development Council - Fort Smith

4831 Armour St.
Fort Smith, AR -
479-785-2303-124
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Sebastian County

West Apartments - Fort Smith

4118 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR - 72904
479-783-7663
West Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact West Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): Rent is based on income so it just depends on what your gross yearly income is, how many people are in your family and whether or not you have medical or childcare expenses.
I gave 473.00 a month for a 3 bedroom... but they are income based
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Some units are all electric but most of them are gas and electric. You are only responsible for electric.
the water is. everything is electric.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mid-town Apartments - Fort Smith

1411 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR - 72901
479-783-1089
Mid-town Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mid-town Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): Varies per tenants monthly income.
* See More User Reports on apartment costs

Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water and electric are included with rent.
* See More User Reports on utilities

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Allied Gardens Estates - Fort Smith

5221 Johnson St
Fort Smith, AR - 72904
479-782-3611
Allied Gardens Estates is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Allied Gardens Estates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas water
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gorman Towers - Fort Smith

5800 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR - 72904
479-452-7670
Gorman Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Gorman Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Briarwood Apartments

Briarwood Apartments - Fort Smith

3400-e Duke Ave
Fort Smith, AR - 72901
214 265-7227
Briarwood Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Briarwood Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Methodist Village - Fort Smith

7811 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR - 72903
479-452-5350
Methodist Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Methodist Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Fort Smith, AR

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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