Question 1

What are the local income limits around Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

Income limits are calculated against the Area Median Income (AMI) for the 78412 zip code. Based on recent Census data, the local median income is $53,882 for a single person, and $76,975 for a four-person household. Your specific income cap depends on the exact subsidy program rules applied by management.

Question 2

What are the reported fair market rent amounts for Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

For 78412, the reported fair market rent amounts are Studio $1,190 ($1,071 / $1,309); 1 BR $1,290 ($1,161 / $1,419); 2 BR $1,580 ($1,422 / $1,738); 3 BR $2,080 ($1,872 / $2,288); 4 BR $2,380 ($2,142 / $2,618). These figures are reference points used in housing assistance programs and voucher calculations, but they do not guarantee your lease rent.

Question 3

How far is the nearest grocery store from Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

H-E-B is about 0.59 miles away from Arrowsmith apts.

Question 4

How far is the nearest school from Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

Nueces Co J J A E P is about 0.7 miles away from Arrowsmith apts.

Question 5

What unit types are reported at Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

This record reports: 1 Bed • 2 Bed • 3 Bed. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.

Question 6

How do I contact Arrowsmith apts to apply?

Accepted Answer

Use the eligibility checker to see the next step for this listing. Contact details are not shown here, but you can start the process and get your application path from the property page.

Question 7

What are the income limits to qualify at Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

Arrowsmith apts is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. HFA records indicate the income ceiling is set at 60% AMGI. This means your household income must be at or below that percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) for corpus christi — roughly $46,185/yr for a 4-person household in the 78412 zip code (based on 2024 data). Management will verify your exact income during the application process.

Question 8

How long will Arrowsmith apts remain affordable housing?

Accepted Answer

LIHTC properties are required by law to remain affordable for a minimum of 30 years from the date they were placed in service (Arrowsmith apts was placed in service around 2010, so rent restrictions are secured at least until ~2040). After that period, the owner can choose to exit the program or renew. Ask management about the property's current compliance end date.

Question 9

Does Arrowsmith apts accept Section 8 or offer income-based rent?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this property participates in the Project-Based Section 8 program. Unlike a tenant-based voucher that moves with you, this subsidy is attached to the specific building. Eligible tenants generally pay 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent, and the federal government covers the rest.

Question 10

Who gets priority for Section 8 housing at Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

Federal law requires that at least 40% of available Project-Based Section 8 units each year be reserved for "extremely low-income" families—those earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or the federal poverty line. If your household income is in this lowest tier, you may have higher priority on the waitlist.

Question 11

Are there background checks for Section 8 housing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Federal regulations mandate strict criminal background checks for Section 8 housing. Specifically, anyone subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement or convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine on the premises of federally assisted housing is permanently disqualified. Local housing authorities may also have additional screening criteria for recent drug-related or violent offenses.

Question 12

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to live at Arrowsmith apts?

Accepted Answer

Section 8 requires applicants to have U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. However, unlike some other rural programs, Section 8 allows for "mixed-status families" (households with both eligible and ineligible members). In this case, your rental assistance would be prorated based on the number of eligible household members.