Housing Authority of the City of Benton, AR
1200 W Pine, Benton, AR, 72015 · ~909 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Benton, 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. Full county data: Saline County
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of Benton, AR served 655 households across 909 units (72% 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 $16,671, and pays an average of $419 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 655 of 909 units
- Avg. household income
- $16,671
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $419
- Avg. household size
- 1.9 people
- Households with children
- 34%
- Head of household 62+
- 37%
- Head of household with a disability
- 52%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 21 months
Unit mix: 27% 1-bedroom, 43% 2-bedroom, 30% 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 1 development with an average score of 81 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHISPERING PINES | Benton | 81 Standard | UPCS | Jul 2022 |
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.
Income-restricted housing in Benton, AR
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
PINEWOOD MANOR
2000 BISHOP RD, BRYANT, AR, 7202244 income-restricted units28 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043 - Elderly
WESTGATE APARTMENTS
604 PRICKETT RD, BRYANT, AR, 7202240 income-restricted units of 41 total4 1BR, 32 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043 - Elderly
COURTYARD COTTAGES OF BRYANT
601 COURTYARD COTTAGES DR, BRYANT, AR, 7202252 income-restricted units15 1BR, 37 2BRBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041 COURTYARD COTTAGES OF BRYANT I
601 COURTYARD COTTAGE CIR, BRYANT, AR, 7202252 income-restricted units1 studio, 15 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
COURTYARD COTTAGES OF BRYANT II
1001 COURTYARD COTTAGE CR, BRYANT, AR, 7202252 income-restricted units12 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
NORTHGATE APARTMENTS
305 ROYA LN, BRYANT, AR, 7202220 income-restricted units12 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Benton, AR 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.