Housing authoritiesARJonesboro Urban Renewal HA
Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA
Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA is based in Jonesboro, Craighead County, AR and administers 1,342 Section 8 vouchers and 195 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR131. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,467. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01 (Jonesboro).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $797 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,007 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,305 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,526 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,754 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA
330 Union St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: (870) 935-9800
Official website: jurha.org
Email updates
About Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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 MonetteMonette, AR
- Housing Authority of the City of Lake CityLake City, AR
- Housing Authority of the City of CarawayCaraway, AR
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.