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Little River County Housing Authority
Little River County Housing Authority is based in Foreman, Little River County, AR and administers 53 Section 8 vouchers and 148 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR020. Program type: Combined. Households served: 192. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 7.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Areas | $733 | $738 | $968 | $1,166 | $1,170 |
| Alleene, Arkansas | $748 | $759 | $890 | $1,071 | $1,080 |
| Ashdown, AR | $735 | $770 | $1,012 | $1,098 | $1,188 |
| Foreman, Arkansas | $737 | $737 | $986 | $1,053 | $1,170 |
| Ogden, Arkansas | $748 | $759 | $900 | $1,071 | $1,080 |
| Wilton, Arkansas | $792 | $792 | $1,044 | $1,386 | $1,521 |
| Winthrop, Arkansas | $737 | $737 | $968 | $1,053 | $1,098 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Detached/Duplex). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $22 | $26 | $29 | $31 | $34 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $51 | $60 | $67 | $74 | $81 |
| Heating (Electric) | $20 | $24 | $30 | $35 | $41 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $15 | $17 | $20 | $23 | $25 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $7 | $7 | $12 | $16 | $21 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $28 | $32 | $45 | $58 | $70 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $24 | $34 | $44 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $10 | $15 | $19 | $23 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $21 | $23 | $32 | $44 | $53 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $17 | $20 | $25 | $31 | $36 |
| Electric Service Charge (Electric) | $19 | $19 | $19 | $19 | $19 |
| Gas Service Charge (Natural Gas) | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Range/Microwave (Electric) | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator (Electric) | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Little River County Housing Authority
- Labor Day – Office Closed (Monday, September 7, 2026)The housing authority office will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
- Block PartyThe housing authority is announcing a community block party event.
- Pre-HUD Maintenance InspectionsThe housing authority will be conducting maintenance inspections prior to official HUD inspections.
- bingo-july-24-2026The housing authority is hosting a bingo event in July.
- Independence Day – Office Closed (Friday, July 3, 2026)The housing authority office will be closed for the Independence Day holiday.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71820 | $680 | $700 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,350 |
| 71822 | $700 | $710 | $930 | $1,290 | $1,410 |
| 71836 | $690 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
| 71846 | $630 | $700 | $910 | $1,120 | $1,240 |
| 71853 | $760 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,510 |
| 71865 | $800 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,530 |
| 71866 | $690 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,370 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Little River County Housing Authority
215 N Madden St, Foreman, AR 71836
Phone: (870) 542-6464
Official website: littleriverhousing.org
Email updates
About Little River County Housing Authority
Overview
The Little River County Housing Authority operates 148 public housing units and administers 53 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 192 households. With an occupancy rate of 95%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in the region.
Scale and standing
The Little River County Housing Authority ranks 54th in the state of Arkansas in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 55 authorities. This places it near the middle of the state's housing authorities, reflecting its moderate scale of operations. Despite its size, the authority plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1160, with an average of $930. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71865 at $1160, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71846 at $880.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.