West Memphis Housing Authority

2820 E. Harrison Ave., West Memphis, AR, 72301
(870) 735-3520
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About West Memphis Housing Authority

A hometown feeling with big city attractions - welcome to West Memphis, Arkansas. Located on the Mississippi River, only 15 minutes away from downtown Memphis, West Memphis understands the importance of balancing family life with business in a quickly growing economy.

Since 1946, the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce has supported the growth of Crittenden County and continues its involvement in the community's business, economic development, and education.


Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide affordable housing to eligible people within our community while creating and promoting opportunities for independence, self-sufficiency, and an improved quality of life.

Program Summary for West Memphis Housing Authority

West Memphis Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. West Memphis Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 377 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. West Memphis Housing Authority administered a total of 523 Section 8 Vouchers. West Memphis Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. West Memphis Housing Authority is located at 2820 E. Harrison Ave., West Memphis, AR, 72301 and serves the city of West Memphis. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact West Memphis Housing Authority at, (870) 735-3520 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of West Memphis Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 523
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 377
Waiting list for the West Memphis Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Crittenden County, AR

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Crittenden County, AR:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $23,800
  • $27,200
  • $30,600
  • $33,950
  • $36,700
  • $39,400
  • $42,100
  • $44,850
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $14,250
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $38,050
  • $43,450
  • $48,900
  • $54,300
  • $58,650
  • $63,000
  • $67,350
  • $71,700

2017 Fair Market Rents for Crittenden County, AR

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Crittenden County, AR:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$631 $707 $835 $1137 $1331



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Memphis Housing Authority (MHA) Memphis Housing Authority (MHA) Memphis TN 7,002 4,215 Open 6.29 Miles Contact
Shelby County Department of Housing Shelby County Department of Housing Memphis TN N/A N/A Open 16.94 Miles Contact
Earle Housing Authority Earle Housing Authority Earle AR 7,002 4,215 Open 19.42 Miles Contact
Millington Housing Authority Millington Housing Authority Millington TN N/A N/A Open 19.48 Miles Contact
Hughes Housing Authority Hughes Housing Authority Hughes AR N/A N/A Open 22.1 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

West Memphis Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
383
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Crittenden County Quick Facts

Population: 49,548
Persons Per Household: 2.72
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 21.5%
Homeownership Rate: 56.3%
Housing Units: 21,473
Yearly Income Per Person: $19,665
Median Household Income: $37,751