Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 481 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 360 · Occupancy: 75% · ZIP codes served: 13
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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