Housing authorities across Arkansas administer public housing communities and rental voucher programs funded by HUD to help low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford safe housing in communities throughout the state.
Housing Authority locations are available in 100 cities across Arkansas. They are spread across 61 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Hot Springs, Helena-West Helena, Newport, which have the largest housing authorities managing thousands of public housing units and Section 8 vouchers for high-need urban populations.
Residents of Arkansas seeking affordable housing assistance should contact their local housing authority immediately — waitlists for public housing and Section 8 vouchers are often years long, so early application is essential.
Housing Authority by Counties
Residents of Arkansas who are on a housing authority waitlist should update their contact information any time they move or change phone numbers, as missing a notification letter can result in removal from the waitlist and the need to reapply.
Browse Housing Authority by county across Arkansas to find the nearest location.