As of November, 2025, there are 12 Affordable Housing units currently available in Independence County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Independence 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 INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
									
					
							
							
								
								Housing Authority of the City of Newark
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 26 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Newark. 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 Newark Serves the Newark, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 26 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Newark. These Low-inc...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
									
						
							
							
							
							
						
					
								
								
					
							
							
								
								Housing Authority of the City of Batesville
					
								Housing Authority
								
								There Are Currently 64 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Batesville. 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 Batesville Serves the Batesville, Metropolitan Area.
								There Are Currently 64 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Batesville. These Low...								
			
								
							 
														
					 
				 
								
								
				
	Fair Market Rent
	The Housing Authority of the City of Batesville will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
	Independence County, AR Fair Market Rent:
	
		
			Studio
 
			$618
		 
		
			1 Bedroom
 
			$623
		 
		
			2 Bedrooms
 
			$818
		 
		
			3 Bedrooms
 
			$1,087
		 
		
			4 Bedrooms
 
			$1,089
		 
		
	 
 				
	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 Independence County for 2025.
	Independence County, AR Income Limit:
	
		
			1 Person
 
			$42,100
		 
		
			2 Persons
 
			$48,100
		 
		
			3 Persons
 
			$54,100
		 
		
			4 Persons
 
			$60,100
		 
		
			5 Persons
 
			$64,950