Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Jonesboro, AR

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Craighead County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Jonesboro, AR.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Craighead County, AR$76,800Very Low Income (50%)$31,450$34,900$37,700$40,500$43,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$43,300
Low Income (80%) $50,250$55,800$60,300$64,750$69,200

Craighead County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Craighead County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Craighead County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Caraway Housing Authority

325 Missouri St
Caraway, AR - 72419
Craighead County
Website: https://www.carawayhousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (870) 482-3736

Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority

330 Union Street
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Craighead County
Website: http://jurha.org/
Phone Number: (870) 935-9800

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Jonesboro, AR

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Jonesboro, AR. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Jonesboro, AR Craighead County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$648Estimated $194.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$832Estimated $249.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1078Estimated $323.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1390Estimated $417.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Jonesboro, AR

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Park Lake Apartments

3700 Kristi Lake Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72404
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 48
2 Bedroom apartments 96
Years In Service Since: 1992

Gladiola Estates Apartments

703 Gladiolus Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72404
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 40
2 Bedroom apartments 80
Years In Service Since: 1994

Caraway Commons

3308 Caraway Commons Rd
Jonesboro, AR - 72404
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 84
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ridge At Jonesboro

1001 N Patrick St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Cedar Park Apartments

111 Daybreak Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
3 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ridge At Jonesboro Phase Ii

1001 N Patrick St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Villas Of Jonesboro

979 N Patrick St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Sunset Estates Of Jonesboro

1101 Mays Ln
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
3 Bedroom apartments 17
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

North Acres Apartments

399 Garden Manor Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 23
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Garden Manor Apartments

399 Garden Manor Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Craighead Place

1435 Belt St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
3 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Jonesboro Sunset Gardens

2501 Ecumenical Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 54
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Walker Courts North Apartmetns

1133 Walker Place
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Walker Courts South Apartmetns

1129 Walker Place
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Walker Courts North Apartments

1129 Walker Pl
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Walker Courts South Apartments

1129 Walker Pl
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Briarwood Estates At Jonesboro

1699 Patrick St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Emerald Village At Jonesboro

1688 Patrick St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
2 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ridge Estates Of Jonesboro

1100-1300 Blocks Of N Patrict
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Jonesboro, AR

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Craighead County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Walker Courts South

1129 Walker Place
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-935-0832
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

North Acres Apartments

399 Garden Manor Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-932-6404
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Wesley At Jonesboro

300 Creath Avenue
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-932-2462
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Walker Court North

1129 Walker Pl
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-935-0832
Total Apartment Units: 113
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Terrace Homes

1903 Word Cv
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 501.280.9120
Total Apartment Units: 10
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Oak Place Apartments

1708 E Johnson Ave
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: (870) 934-8555
Total Apartment Units: 10
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Garden Manor Estates

399 Garden Manor Dr
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-932-6404
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Jonesboro Sunset Gardens

330 Union St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-935-9800
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

East Oak Place

4816 Samantha Ave
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 501-280-0037
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Aspen Gardens

1011 Rains St
Jonesboro, AR - 72401
Phone: 870-972-1898
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in AR?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.