Housing authoritiesARHousing Authority of the City of West Helena
Housing Authority of the City of West Helena
Housing Authority of the City of West Helena is based in West Helena, Phillips County, AR and administers 481 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR060. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 360. Occupancy: 75%. ZIP codes served: 13.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72069 | $810 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,360 | $1,600 |
| 72328 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,340 |
| 72333 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
| 72342 | $680 | $730 | $950 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
| 72353 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
| 72355 | $760 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,620 |
| 72366 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
| 72367 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
| 72369 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
| 72374 | $700 | $750 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,500 |
| 72383 | $720 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,470 |
| 72389 | $680 | $720 | $950 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 72390 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of West Helena
115 N Third, West Helena, AR 72390
Phone: (870) 572-6702
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About Housing Authority of the City of West Helena
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of West Helena operates 481 public housing units and serves 360 households. With an occupancy rate of 75%, the authority focuses on providing low-rent housing. The authority does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, making it a public housing-only agency.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of West Helena ranks second among the two authorities serving Phillips County. Its peer, the Phillips County Public Housing Agency, administers 407 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the Housing Authority of the City of West Helena plays a significant role in the local housing market by managing a substantial number of public housing units.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,060, with an average of $917. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 72069 at $1,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72366 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.
- Phillips County Public Housing AgencyHelena, AR, 407 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.