As of October, 2025, there are 21 Affordable Housing units currently available in Desha County. There are 4 local Housing Authorities serving Desha County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING DESHA COUNTY
Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 148 Units Available in the Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board Serves the Mcgehee, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 148 Units Available in the Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board. These Low-in...
Housing Authority of the City of Dumas
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 93 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Dumas. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Dumas Serves the Dumas, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 93 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Dumas. These Low-inco...
Mcgehee Public Facilities Board
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 193 Units Available in the Mcgehee Public Facilities Board. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Mcgehee Public Facilities Board Serves the Mcgehee, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 193 Units Available in the Mcgehee Public Facilities Board. These Low-income Hou...
Housing Authority of the City of Mcgehee
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 58 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Mcgehee. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Mcgehee Serves the Mcgehee, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 58 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Mcgehee. These Low-in...
Fair Market Rent
The Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Desha County, AR Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$630
1 Bedroom
$634
2 Bedrooms
$814
3 Bedrooms
$1,121
4 Bedrooms
$1,381
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Desha County for 2025.
Desha County, AR Income Limit:
1 Person
$42,100
2 Persons
$48,100
3 Persons
$54,100
4 Persons
$60,100
5 Persons
$64,950
