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There are 37 low-income apartments in West Helena that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 328 low-income homes in West Helena where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $295 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving West Helena, Arkansas
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| West Helena Housing Authority | Public Housing |
| Phillips County Public Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
West Helena, Arkansas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in West Helena, Arkansas
West Helena features 328 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in West Helena, Arkansas
There are 37 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Helena.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Helena, Arkansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Helena landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in West Helena.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Helena, Arkansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $733 and $895.
2024 West Helena, Arkansas Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Helena, Arkansas Fair Market Rent | $604 | $622 | $814 | $1,147 | $1,381 |
| West Helena, Arkansas Payment Standard Range | $544 to $664 | $560 to $684 | $733 to $895 | $1,032 to $1,262 | $1,243 to $1,519 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Helena, AR Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 365 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 328 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 58.8% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.72 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Median Household Income | $22,055 ±$2,545 |
| Median Rent | $612 ±$45 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 57.23% ± 8.35pp |
| Total Population | 11,546 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Helena is a city in Phillips County, Arkansas with a population of 11,546. There are 4,434 households in the city with an average household size of 2.56 persons. 58.8% of households in West Helena are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Helena
The median gross income for households in West Helena is $22,055 a year, or $1,838 a month. The median rent for the city is $612 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In West Helena, a household making less than $2,040 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 57.23% of households who rent are overburdened in West Helena.
Area Median Income In West Helena
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For West Helena, the AMI is calculated from all households within Phillips County.
In West Helena, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $52,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in West Helena
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in West Helena
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the West Helena AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $34,250 | $36,800 | $39,350 | $41,850 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the West Helena AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,200 | $25,400 | $28,550 | $31,700 | $34,250 | $36,800 | $39,350 | $41,850 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the West Helena AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,500 | $40,600 | $45,650 | $50,700 | $54,800 | $58,850 | $62,900 | $66,950 |
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