Section 8 in Desha County, AR
347 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Desha County, 81% utilized. 4 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Desha 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 | $1,208 | $1,087 to $1,329 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,476 | $1,328 to $1,624 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Desha 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 Desha 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 Desha 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.
Mcgehee Public Facilities Board
Mcgehee · PHA code AR257
196 Section 8 unitsDesha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board
Mcgehee · PHA code AR266
151 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Mcgehee
Mcgehee · PHA code AR053
58 units totalHousing Authority of the City of Dumas
Dumas · PHA code AR043
92 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Desha County
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Other Arkansas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,285 · FIPS 05041.