Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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About Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville
The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville (PHA Code: AR097) is located in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. This authority manages approximately 196 assisted housing units.
Currently, the Public Housing program waitlist is open for applications, having recently changed from a closed status. Other programs managed by this authority include Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), all of which are currently closed. The status of Mainstream and RAD programs is unknown.
Applicants should be aware of income limits, such as the Very Low Income limit for a family of four, which is $50,900 per year for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA area. Potential applicants should verify current program availability and specific eligibility requirements directly with the housing authority.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2023
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Lewis Plaza & Willow Heights are closed due to excessive wait time. Hillcrest Towers is open and accepting applications. Hillcrest Towers is an accessible, efficiency apartment complex for 55+ and/or Disabled tenants only.
View original notice — fayettevilleha.orgOther Programs
5 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The Housing Choice Voucher program waitlist closed as of January 21, 2021. This program covers all of Washington County, Arkansas except for Springdale.
The waitlist for Project-based Rental Assistance (Morgan Manor) closed effectively on January 21, 2022, with public notice posted June 30, 2023. Waitlist times exceed 24 months.
The Project-based Rental Assistance (PBRA; Morgan Manor) waiting list closed indefinitely as of January 21, 2022, due to wait times exceeding 24 months.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville directly at (479) 521-3850 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville
Check Current Status
Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $50,900/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville directly at (479) 521-3850 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville manages approximately 196 assisted housing units, and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Fayetteville. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville manages approximately 196 Public Housing units in Fayetteville. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Fayetteville. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBRA closed
The PBRA program at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Fayetteville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Fayetteville. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Fayetteville maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $50,900. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $21,400 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 2 Persons | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 3 Persons | $27,500 | $45,850 | $73,350 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $50,900 | $81,450 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $59,050 | $94,500 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $63,150 | $101,000 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $67,200 | $107,550 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville — including across state lines.