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White River Regional Housing Authority
White River Regional Housing Authority is based in Melbourne, Izard County, AR and administers 1,875 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code AR197. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,584. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72501 | $670 | $750 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,330 |
| 72512 | $700 | $790 | $990 | $1,370 | $1,650 |
| 72513 | $710 | $820 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 72517 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72519 | $660 | $720 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 72528 | $650 | $730 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72532 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,490 |
| 72536 | $690 | $770 | $960 | $1,320 | $1,550 |
| 72540 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 72556 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72560 | $660 | $710 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,330 |
| 72561 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72565 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72566 | $650 | $750 | $910 | $1,240 | $1,410 |
| 72573 | $650 | $730 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72576 | $650 | $840 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,330 |
| 72577 | $650 | $710 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,480 |
| 72584 | $650 | $730 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 72585 | $650 | $720 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,480 |
| 72587 | $670 | $780 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
White River Regional Housing Authority
Phone: (870) 368-5200
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About White River Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The White River Regional Housing Authority operates in Melbourne, Arkansas, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 1,875 Section 8 vouchers, serving 1,584 households with an occupancy rate of 84%. The authority offers a combined program, integrating various housing assistance services to support the community.
Scale and standing
The White River Regional Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the third-largest voucher program in the state, out of 55 authorities with vouchers. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Melbourne, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role White River Regional plays in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $970, with an average of $894. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 72513 at $970, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72560 at $880.
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.
- Housing Authority of the City of MelbourneMelbourne, AR
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.