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Polk County Housing Authority

Mena, Polk County, AR · HUD PHA code AR117

Program: Combined · Public housing units: 182 · Section 8 vouchers: 129 · Households served: 224 · Occupancy: 72% · ZIP codes served: 7

Polk County Housing Authority
509 Morrow St S, Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1565

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.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
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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