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West Memphis Housing Authority
West Memphis Housing Authority is based in West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR and administers 528 Section 8 vouchers and 363 public housing units.
HUD PHA code AR024. Program type: Combined. Households served: 721. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 12.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72301 | $860 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| 72325 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72327 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72331 | $830 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,520 |
| 72332 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72339 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72346 | $810 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,490 |
| 72348 | $770 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,460 |
| 72364 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,740 |
| 72376 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72384 | $840 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 72386 | $760 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $1,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
West Memphis Housing Authority
390 S Walker Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: (870) 735-3520
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About West Memphis Housing Authority
Overview
The West Memphis Housing Authority operates 363 public housing units and administers 528 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 721 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients.
Scale and standing
The West Memphis Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 19th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 55 authorities in Arkansas. Peer authorities in the region include the Earle Housing Authority, which manages 60 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Earle, which does not administer any vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1060 to $1120, with an average of $1065. This is higher than the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 72364 at $1120, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72301 at $1060.
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.
- Earle Housing AuthorityWest Memphis, AR, 60 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of EarleEarle, AR
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.