Housing authoritiesARHousing Authority of the City of Van Buren
Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren
Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren is based in Van Buren, Crawford County, AR and administers 199 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR029. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 186. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72921 | $820 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,810 |
| 72932 | $730 | $740 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 72934 | $690 | $700 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
| 72935 | $690 | $700 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
| 72946 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 72947 | $690 | $700 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,520 |
| 72948 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
| 72952 | $760 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,670 |
| 72955 | $710 | $720 | $950 | $1,280 | $1,570 |
| 72956 | $730 | $740 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 72959 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren
1701 Chestnut St, Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone: (479) 474-6901
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren operates 199 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 186 households with a 93% occupancy rate. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Crawford Co. Public Facilities Board, which administers 432 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Alma, which, like Van Buren, does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Van Buren's public housing units play a significant role in the local housing market.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $940 to $1080, with an average of $981. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 72959 at $1080, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72956 at $940.
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.
- Crawford Co. Public Facilities BoardVan Buren, AR, 432 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of AlmaAlma, AR
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.