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Paragould Housing Authority
Paragould Housing Authority is based in Paragould, Greene County, AR and administers 720 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code AR121. Program type: Combined. Households served: 521. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72401 | $860 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,380 |
| 72412 | $690 | $770 | $960 | $1,280 | $1,570 |
| 72416 | $840 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,370 |
| 72425 | $670 | $740 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 72436 | $650 | $760 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
| 72443 | $650 | $760 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,520 |
| 72450 | $730 | $800 | $960 | $1,320 | $1,600 |
| 72461 | $670 | $700 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 72476 | $730 | $790 | $940 | $1,270 | $1,550 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Paragould Housing Authority
612 Canal St, Paragould, AR 72450
Phone: (870) 239-8084
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About Paragould Housing Authority
Overview
The Paragould Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 720 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 521 households, with an occupancy rate of 72%. The agency's combined program type encompasses both public housing and Section 8 vouchers, though it currently manages no public housing units.
Scale and standing
The Paragould Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. It holds the 14th position in the state of Arkansas when ranked by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 55 authorities that administer vouchers. A peer agency in the region, the Housing Authority of the City of Marmaduke, does not manage 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 $1020, with an average of $926. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1020 in ZIP code 72416, while the lowest is $880 in ZIP code 72443.
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 MarmadukeMarmaduke, AR
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.