Housing authoritiesARPolk County Housing Authority
Polk County Housing Authority
Polk County Housing Authority is based in Mena, Polk County, AR and administers 129 Section 8 vouchers and 182 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR117. Program type: Combined. Households served: 224. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71841 | $790 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 71937 | $650 | $760 | $920 | $1,140 | $1,310 |
| 71944 | $870 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,670 |
| 71945 | $650 | $760 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,230 |
| 71953 | $680 | $800 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,300 |
| 71972 | $670 | $780 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,270 |
| 71973 | $650 | $760 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,230 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Polk County Housing Authority
509 Morrow St S, Mena, AR 71953
Phone: (479) 394-1565
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About Polk County Housing Authority
Overview
The Polk County Housing Authority manages 182 public housing units and administers 129 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 224 households. With an occupancy rate of 72%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
Among the 55 housing authorities in Arkansas, the Polk County Housing Authority ranks 44th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its role in supporting a significant number of families in Polk County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Polk County ranges from $880 to $1,100, with an average of $969. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71944 at $1,100, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71945 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.