Metropolitan Housing Alliance

This housing agency serves Little Rock, Arkansas.

Waiting List
Closed: Metropolitan Housing Alliance Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Cumberland Manor, Madison Heights III and Metropolitan Village Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Cumberland Towers, Parris Towers and Powell Towers Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Sunset Terrace, Scattered Sites Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Homes at Granite Mountain Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Madison Heights I and Madison Heights II Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Central and NSP II Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Stevens Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Granite Mountain Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Metropolitan Housing Alliance Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

Please note: The Metropolitan Housing Alliance covers the City of Little Rock, AR.
The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last opened in August 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.



There were two ways to apply in 2015:

  1. General public applicants were required to complete the online pre-application that was available on the MHA website. No pre-applications were accepted in person, by mail, or by fax.

  2. Disabled applicants were required to visit the MHA office on August 25, 2015.

The following preferences were identified: Working, Social Security income, enrolled in job training program.


Qualified applicants will be placed by random lottery, by order of preferences.


For more information, visit the MHA website, or call the office at (501) 340-4821.

Closed: Cumberland Manor, Madison Heights III and Metropolitan Village Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Cumberland Manor, Madison Heights III and Metropolitan Village is currently closed. It is not yet confirmed when this waiting list was last open.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Cumberland Towers, Parris Towers and Powell Towers Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 0, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Cumberland Towers, Parris Towers and Powell Towers is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Sunset Terrace, Scattered Sites Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) waiting list for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments at Sunset Terrace Scattered Sites is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Homes at Granite Mountain Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Homes at Granite Mountain is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Madison Heights I and Madison Heights II Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Madison Heights I and Madison Heights II is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Central and NSP II Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Central and NSP II is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Stevens Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Stevens is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Granite Mountain Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA) Senior waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Granite Mountain is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working at least 20 hours per week
  • Homeless
  • Displaced due to a natural disaster
  • Elderly (62+) or disabled
  • working and have you been working for the past 60 days

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA application portal on August 6, 2021.

About The Agency

Metropolitan Housing Alliance provides affordable housing for up to 2,756 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

100 South Arch Street, Little Rock, AR

Visit Website(501) 340-4821

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Metropolitan Housing Alliance?

Metropolitan Housing Alliance serves 2,477 low-income households. The agency manages 3,142 Housing Choice Vouchers and -5 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Metropolitan Housing Alliance?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by Metropolitan Housing Alliance. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Metropolitan Housing Alliance households.

How many Metropolitan Housing Alliance residents are employed?

Working adults head 495 households and make up 20 percent of households served by Metropolitan Housing Alliance.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Metropolitan Housing Alliance?

There are 1808 female-headed renter households living in Metropolitan Housing Alliance housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Metropolitan Housing Alliance.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Metropolitan Housing Alliance renters?

Black 2,279
White 173
Hispanic 25

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Metropolitan Housing Alliance?

There are 520 households headed by seniors served by the Metropolitan Housing Alliance. Senior households are 21% of households in Metropolitan Housing Alliance housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Metropolitan Housing Alliance housing?

There are 569 persons with disabilities living in Metropolitan Housing Alliance housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Metropolitan Housing Alliance.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Metropolitan Housing Alliance?

The Metropolitan Housing Alliance is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Metropolitan Housing Alliance open new waiting lists?

Metropolitan Housing Alliance’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 25, 2015 and closed on August 25, 2015.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Metropolitan Housing Alliance

Homes at Granite Mountain

8 Harris Cir, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Madison Heights Phase I

4704 W 13th St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Cumberland Towers

311 E 8th St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Jesse Powell Towers

1010 Wolfe St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Parris Towers

1800 Broadway St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Stephens Apartments Homes

3501 W 18th St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

accessibility Accessible

Sunset Terrace

2705 S Schiller St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206

Central High Apartments Homes

1201 S Park St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202

accessibility Accessible

Madison Heights Phase III

1407 Madison St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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