Special Programs
The White River Regional Housing Authority (WRRHA) manages some special programs
related to the Housing Choice Voucher Program. These Programs are outlined below.
Homeless Voucher Program
This program is designed for currently homeless individuals and families in
Independence and White Counties. There is a very limited amount of assistance that WRRHA
has available, so while families are eligible, preference is given to disabled individuals.
If you would like further information on this program, please call Dr. B. Michael Higginbottom at
(870) 368-5200.
SRO Program
The Single Room Occupancy or SRO program managed by WRRHA is for homeless or mentally ill individuals
who are not participating in the multifamily programs. There are two locations providing housing for the
SRO Program that WRRHA manages. They are:
(1) Independence Inn, 1355 E Main, Batesville, AR 72501
For more information about this program call Blaine Kalb at (501)
281-0120 or Michael Higginbottom at (870) 283-3232.
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is an initiative under the Homeownership and Opportunity
for People Everywhere (HOPE) program begun in 1990. The FSS program is a voluntary program for Housing
Choice Voucher participants. The Program requires that the head of household enter a five-year contract
with the housing authority during which time the family will receive supportive
services such as education and job
training so they can get off the welfare roll and become full-time employee. While on
the program, the housing authority establishes an escrow account for the family. When an FSS
family pays a higher rent due to having a higher income, the difference between the old rent and the new
rent is credited to the family's escrow account. When the head of household meets all
requirements and gets off all government assistance, the balance in the escrow account is given
to them. For further information on this program, please contact Robin Thomson at (870) 368-5200.
The Home TBRA Program
The HOME TBRA program is an extension of
the WRRHA Section 8 program and is operated under the same
essential rules. As a housing assistance project, the rental
assistance program serves only persons who are very low income.
Existing housing stock from the private market is utilized for
housing eligible clients. All housing stock is required to meet
Section 8 Housing Quality Standards and all clients and units
are recertified annually as a means of quality assurance. The
HOME TBRA Program is available in the following cities and
counties: Ash Flat, Swifton, Tuckerman, McCrory, Sharp County,
Independence County, Izard County, White County, and Woodruff
County.
For Ash Flat, Independence and Sharp County
contact Mike Higginbottom at (870) 283-3232; Swifton and
Tuckerman contact Mon, Wed, or Fri. at (870)
485-2456; Izard County contact Robin Thomson-Rush at (870) 368-5200;
White County contact Estelene Sebourn at (501)742-3827;
Woodruff County contact Betty Case at (501) 724-3446.
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