Housing authoritiesARHousing Authority of the City of Carthage
Housing Authority of the City of Carthage
Housing Authority of the City of Carthage is based in Carthage, Dallas County, AR and administers 14 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR081. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 13. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 7.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71720 | $660 | $720 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 71725 | $750 | $790 | $980 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 71742 | $680 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,350 |
| 71748 | $680 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,350 |
| 71763 | $660 | $700 | $910 | $1,100 | $1,270 |
| 71923 | $720 | $730 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
| 72084 | $870 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,650 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Carthage
205 W Key Ave, Carthage, AR 71725
Phone: (870) 254-2523
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About Housing Authority of the City of Carthage
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Carthage operates 14 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 13 households with an occupancy rate of 92%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Carthage ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Sparkman, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller scale, Carthage's authority plays a significant role in providing housing solutions for the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,110, with an average of $941. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 72084 at $1,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71720 at $880.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of SparkmanSparkman, AR
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.