Program: Combined · Public housing units: 363 · Section 8 vouchers: 528 · Households served: 721 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 12
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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