Ark. Code Ann. § 14-169-216: Acquisition, operation, construction, etc., of housing projects

(a) A housing authority shall have the power within its area of operation to prepare, carry out, acquire, lease, and operate housing projects, and to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, or repair of any housing project or any part thereof.

(b) No provisions of law with respect to the acquisition, operation, or disposition of property by other public bodies shall be applicable to an authority unless the General Assembly shall specifically so state.