ABOUT US
Serving North Central Arkansas Since 1976
White River Regional Housing Authority proudly serves communities throughout North Central Arkansas including the counties of:
- Cleburne
- Craighead
- Fulton
- Independence
- Izard
- Jackson
- Lawrence
- Searcy
- Sharp
- Stone
- Van Buren
- White
- Woodruff
If you are interested in subsidized housing within our service area, we invite you to explore our current vacancies today.
Dedicated to Providing Equitable Housing for All
White River Regional Housing Authority (WRRHA) is a regional public housing authority that has managed subsidized properties over a ten county region since 1976. We have successfully operated millions of dollars of Section 8 housing vouchers, as well as other federal and state housing programs to create a more inclusive community for all.
47+ Years of Experience
Since 1976, we have successfully established places to live for thousands of qualified applicants through Section 8 Voucher opportunities and special housing programs.
31+ Full-Time Employees
Our staff maintains compliance with all applicable regulations and policies, and provide prudent property management services both physically and financially. We are proud to maintain an excellent reputation with HUD, USDA-Rural Development, and the ADFA.
3,322 Units Managed
We offer affordable and well-maintained properties that meet or exceed HUD approval and increase your options for assisted housing and created equitable outcomes for all Americans.
Meet Our Team
Katy Blevins
Executive Director
John Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Mashale Lawrence
Chief Financial Officer
James Elbert
Asset Manager
Lori Grisham
Housing Choice Voucher Manager
Kitty Marsyla
Regional Manager
Bridgett Edwards
Regional Manager
Contact Us
(870) 368-5200
housinghelp@wrrha.com
Mailing: PO Box 650, Melbourne, AR 72556
Office: 1327 E Main Street, Melbourne, AR 72556
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Closed 12:00 to 12:30 pm for Lunch
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 USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call Customer Service at 202-260-1026 (Voice), 1-866-632-9992 (Toll Free), 1-800-877-8339 and 1-866-337-8642 (TDD or Local Relay and Federal Relay Service). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with federal law and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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 USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).