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ADFA administers the state's first-time-homebuyer mortgage program, the Housing Choice Voucher program in many non-PHA jurisdictions, and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocation. Mothers exploring homeownership can apply for the Move-Up loan with down-payment assistance through participating lenders. The Capitol Avenue office handles compliance for tax-credit properties across Arkansas.
501-682-5900 · 900 W Capitol Ave Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201
Habitat Central Arkansas builds and rehabs homes for income-qualified families in Pulaski and Saline counties, with a focus on single-mother-headed households. Selected families contribute sweat-equity hours and purchase the home at no profit with a zero-interest mortgage. The application process runs in cohorts; check the website for the next open intake window.
501-376-4434 · 423 E Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202
The Salvation Army's Arkansas Area Command operates emergency shelter, transitional housing, and limited rental assistance from multiple corps locations including Little Rock. Single mothers with children are usually placed at the Center of Hope shelter or referred to a faith-based partner. Apply at the corps location nearest you; emergency assistance often requires same-week appointment.
501-374-9296 · Little Rock, AR
Union Rescue Mission operates the Markham Street campus in downtown Little Rock with emergency shelter beds, meals, and a long-term recovery program. The women and children's facility on a nearby campus serves mothers with kids separately from the men's shelter. Faith-based programming is part of the long-term residential track but optional at the emergency shelter level.
501-375-6388 · 501 E Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201