Program: Combined · Public housing units: 182 · Section 8 vouchers: 129 · Households served: 224 · Occupancy: 72% · ZIP codes served: 7
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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