Housing Authority of the City of Kensett
405 E Wilbur Mills Ave, Kensett, AR, 72082 · ~34 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kensett, 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: White County
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of Kensett served 33 households across 34 units (97% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $19,560, and pays an average of $377 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 33 of 34 units
- Avg. household income
- $19,560
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $377
- Avg. household size
- 1.6 people
- Households with children
- 21%
- Head of household 62+
- 48%
- Head of household with a disability
- 39%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 10 months
Unit mix: 67% 1-bedroom, 15% 2-bedroom, 18% 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 88 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENSETT | Kensett | 88 Standard | UPCS | Sep 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 Kensett, 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
VILLAS OF SEARCY
5000 RICHSMITH LN, SEARCY, AR, 7214351 income-restricted units of 52 total1 studio, 18 1BR, 33 2BRBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045 - Elderly
PEAKS AT SEARCY
900 RICHSMITH LN, SEARCY, AR, 7214347 income-restricted units of 48 total10 1BR, 26 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044 - Elderly
KENSETT APARTMENTS
600 DONIPHAN ST, KENSETT, AR, 7208225 income-restricted units8 1BR, 13 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 - Elderly
RIDGE AT SEARCY II
2001 QUALITY DR, SEARCY, AR, 7214338 income-restricted units of 48 total6 1BR, 18 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 - Elderly
LEAWOOD APARTMENTS
850 N BEECH ST, BEEBE, AR, 7201224 income-restricted units4 studio, 7 1BR, 10 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 RIDGE AT SEARCY PHASE I
2001 QUALITY DR, SEARCY, AR, 7214364 income-restricted units1 studio, 12 1BR, 23 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035
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 Kensett 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.