1999 HUD Funding for Housing for Senior Citizens
and People with Disabilities

*Note: To calculate the approximate number of residents who will live in the new housing, multiply the number of units by 1.25.

ARKANSAS

Section 202 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Project Location: DeWitt, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: N Arkansas Human Services System, Inc.
Capital Advance: $825,300
Five-year rental subsidy: $176,000
Number of Units: 16

Project description:

These funds will be used for the new construction of an apartment complex for the elderly consisting of 16 one-bedroom units and a community room for activities and meetings. Two of the units will be designed to accommodate persons with disabilities and one of these units will be designed for the hearing and sight impaired. The community space available to residents will be designed for use by the visually impaired.

Project Location: Elkins, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: Area Connection, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,031,600
Five-year rental subsidy: $209,000
Number of Units: 20

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of an apartment complex consisting of 20 one-bedroom units designed especially to accommodate the needs of the elderly. The complex will enhance the living conditions of the elderly in the community and will enable them to maintain their independence. Due to the type of construction, the units will blend well into the neighborhood.

Project Location: Judsonia, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: White River Area Agency on Aging
Capital Advance: $619,000
Five-year rental subsidy: $132,000
Number of Units: 12

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of an apartment complex consisting of 12 one-bedroom units designed especially to accommodate the needs of the elderly. The complex will enhance the living conditions of the elderly in the community. There will be added space in the community building to accommodate the operation of the local senior citizens center. The residents will benefit from having a senior center and housing all in one location.

Project Location: Oil Trough, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: White River Area Agency on Aging
Capital Advance: $619,000
Five-year rental subsidy: $132,000
Number of Units: 12

Project description:

These funds will be used for new construction of an apartment complex consisting of 12 one-bedroom units designed for the elderly. Supportive services such as transportation to the senior center, doctors, shopping and pharmacy; congregate meals, in home personal care and chore service will be offered. These and other supportive services will help prevent premature institutionalization of the elderly.

Project Location: Texarkana, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: AEDD
Capital Advance: $1,960,100
Five-year rental subsidy: $417,500
Number of Units: 38

Project description:

The funds will be used for the construction of an apartment complex consisting of 38 one-bedroom units designed especially to accommodate the needs of the elderly. Four of the 38 units will also accommodate persons with disabilities. The design and layout of the buildings will strive to create a village concept. The buildings will be clustered to minimize the amount of concrete surfaces and provide privacy for the tenants. As many trees as possible will be retained on the site to utilize natural shade and additional landscaping will be provided to enhance the setting.

Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Project Location: Little Rock, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: Easter Seals Arkansas
Capital Advance: $928,500
Five-year rental subsidy: $187,000
Number of Units: 18

Project description:

The funds will be used for the construction of an apartment complex designed especially to accommodate persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The complex will consist of 18 separate apartments with a community room and garden area to allow occupants to participate in physical activity. This complex will give the residents access to safe, affordable, and accessible housing. The well-maintained housing will also be a benefit to the immediate area.

Project Location: Little Rock, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: Accessible Space, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,257,200
Five-year rental subsidy: $231,000
Number of Units: 22

Project description:

The funds will be used for the construction of a three-story 22-unit apartment building designed specifically for persons with physical disabilities. There will be 16 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units and one centrally located elevator for ease of resident access. Virtually all aspects of the building's products, appliances, equipment and hardware will insure maximum usability by persons with various physical limitations. All apartments will be designed to be flexible and adaptable to specific resident needs. It will also include a multi-purpose community room for meetings and community functions and there will be a patio area with a roll under accessible picnic table and a gas grill for ease of access by residents. This housing will allow the residents to live independently in safe, affordable, and accessible housing.

Project Location: Wynne, AR
Non-Profit Sponsor: N Arkansas Human Services System, Inc.
Capital Advance: $928,500
Five-year rental subsidy: $198,000
Number of Units: 18

Project description:

The funds will be used for the new construction of an apartment complex designed especially to accommodate the needs of persons with chronic mental illness. There is no housing currently available in this area dedicated to independent living for persons with chronic mental illness. Such housing will also greatly increase the effectiveness of current treatment programs for people with chronic mental illness.

Content Archived: January 20, 2009