Program: Combined · Public housing units: 195 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,342 · Households served: 1,467 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA operates 195 public housing units and administers 1,342 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,467 households. With a 95% occupancy rate, the authority runs a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the fifth-largest voucher program in the state, out of 55 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers. In contrast, peer authorities like the Housing Authority of the City of Monette and the Housing Authority of the City of Lake City do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,180, with an average of $968. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 72405 at $1,180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72447 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72401 | $860 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,380 |
| 72404 | $900 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,440 |
| 72405 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,600 |
| 72411 | $970 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,560 |
| 72414 | $750 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
| 72416 | $840 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 72417 | $920 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,480 |
| 72419 | $750 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
| 72421 | $790 | $790 | $980 | $1,290 | $1,340 |
| 72427 | $730 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 72437 | $790 | $800 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
| 72438 | $730 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,410 |
| 72447 | $750 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
| 72450 | $730 | $800 | $960 | $1,320 | $1,600 |
| 72467 | $890 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 72476 | $730 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
| 72479 | $730 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
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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