4101 Walnut Park Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72904
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
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Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Walnut Park Estates is a cozy neighborhood located on Emrich Drive near Walnut Street, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our community is made up of three-bedroom single-family homes on individual lots. Each house is approximately 1,200 square feet with a private attached garage, front porch and back patio.
Each home features ENERGY STAR rated appliances including a stove with vent hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, microwave oven, washer and dryer hook-ups and ceiling fans. The exterior is constructed of brick and/or vinyl siding.
Our community offers many amenities including a playground area, a picnic area with BBQ grill, and a community facility exclusively for residents.
The Walnut Park Estates Subdivision was built to cater exclusively to large families. The rent structure of the property is governed by the IRS Section 42 rules and is restricted to residents earning at or below 60% of the area median income. An additional five percent of the property is further restricted to residents earning at or below 30% of the area median income for deeper targeting. There are also six houses available for lease at market rate.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Walnut Park Estates, Phase II does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $22,500 / year | $25,700 / year | $28,900 / year | $32,100 / year | $34,700 / year | $37,250 / year | $39,850 / year | $42,400 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $22,500 / year | $25,700 / year | $28,900 / year | $32,100 / year | $34,700 / year | $37,250 / year | $39,850 / year | $42,400 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $27,000 / year | $30,840 / year | $34,680 / year | $38,520 / year | $41,640 / year | $44,700 / year | $47,820 / year | $50,880 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Walnut Park Estates, Phase II have a waiting list?
Walnut Park Estates, Phase II probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Walnut Park Estates, Phase II?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
In addition to Walnut Park Estates, Phase II, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Fort Smith?
In addition to Walnut Park Estates, Phase II, we list 23 other affordable properties in Fort Smith. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 1521 affordable units in Fort Smith.
When was the Walnut Park Estates, Phase II listing last updated?
Walnut Park Estates, Phase II listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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