Lavaca, AR Low Income Housing

Lavaca, AR Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lavaca, AR

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lavaca, 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 Lavaca, AR

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lavaca, 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 Lavaca, 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 Lavaca, 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 Lavaca, AR

Heritage Village Of Barling - Barling

1601 M St
Barling, AR - 72923
479-452-1187
Heritage Village Of Barling is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage Village Of Barling for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
Listing Location: 7.57 miles from Lavaca

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
Listing Location: 9.60 miles from Lavaca

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Meadowview Apartments - Van Buren

3 S 41st Cir
Van Buren, AR - 72956
(479) 474-3788
Meadowview Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Meadowview Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
Listing Location: 9.77 miles from Lavaca

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Alma Housing Authority - Alma

9 W Main Street
Alma, AR - 72921
(479) 632-2043
Alma Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income Crawford County residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for these rentals. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Sebastian County
Listing Location: 9.96 miles from Lavaca


Greenwood Housing Authority - Greenwood

319 W Cedar Street Ste 1
Greenwood, AR - 72936
(479) 996-4661
Greenwood Housing Authority offers housing assistance options to residents in need that qualify, They can provide you with information about programs that they offer such as low rent public housing apartments. If you are in need of housing assistance please contact them directly for more information about services offered, eligibility requirements and application procedures. Their office is located on Cedar Street near South Coker Street. ...see full details
Sebastian County
Listing Location: 10.02 miles from Lavaca


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
Listing Location: 11.12 miles from Lavaca

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Independent Living Ii - Van Buren

819 N 28th St
Van Buren, AR - 72956
479-484-1637
Independent Living Ii is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Independent Living Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
Listing Location: 11.31 miles from Lavaca

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Summerchase Apartments - Van Buren

1005-i N 28th St
Van Buren, AR - 72956
479-474-1412
Summerchase Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Summerchase Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sebastian County
Listing Location: 11.49 miles from Lavaca

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
Listing Location: 11.99 miles from Lavaca

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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
Listing Location: 12.23 miles from Lavaca


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lavaca, 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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