Frequently Asked Questions

What are the HUD Income Limits?

To view the full HUD Income Limits, please visit https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

Once you have submitted all of the requested paperwork, it should be complete within two weeks. You will be placed on a waiting list.

How do I send an emergency work order?

To submit an emergency work order, please call Emergency Maintenance at (501) 297-1621

How long is the waiting list for an applicant?

The wait depends on the rate of turnover in the rental assistance programs and the level of funding made available by HUD.

What is the most rent Section 8 will pay?

In most cases, the local housing authority, funded by HUD, will pay about 70% of rent, while the tenant will pay the other 30%. Fair Market Rents determine the max rent that a Section 8 will be able to charge the resident.

What is Fair Market Rent?

Fair Market Rent “FMR” are statistics developed by HUD to determine payments for housing assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

How do I contact the office?

617 N. Greenlaw, P.O. Box 74, Carlisle, AR 72024
Email: Contact Us
To contact the office, feel free to call : 870-552-3554
Fax: 870-552-3555
Emergency Maintenance After-hours number: 501-297-1621

Business with LCHA

We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. We provide housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, national origin, or other protected class. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410 or call Customer Service at (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TTY). HUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In accordance with federal law and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410, or call (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TTY).