Section 8 in Chicot County, AR
233 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Chicot County, 40% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Chicot County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $630 | $567 to $693 |
| 1-bedroom | $671 | $604 to $738 |
| 2-bedroom | $880 | $792 to $968 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,150 | $1,035 to $1,265 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,282 | $1,154 to $1,410 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Chicot County covers up to $880 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $792 to $968.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Chicot County?
Source-of-income protection status for Arkansas is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Chicot County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Lake Village Housing Authority
Lake Village · PHA code AR152
233 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Chicot County
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Other Arkansas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 10,234 · FIPS 05017.