Housing Authority of the City of West Helena
115 N Third, West Helena, AR, 72390 · ~480 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — West Helena, AR (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of West Helena served 364 households across 480 units (76% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $15,719, and pays an average of $324 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 364 of 480 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,719
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $324
- Avg. household size
- 1.9 people
- Households with children
- 40%
- Head of household 62+
- 25%
- Head of household with a disability
- 34%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 5 months
Unit mix: 46% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 20% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 81 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HELENA | West Helena | 90 High Performer | UPCS | Nov 2022 |
| HELENA | Helena | 72 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of West Helena directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.