Section 8 in Johnson County, AR
194 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Johnson County, 69% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Johnson 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) | $633 | $570 to $696 |
| 1-bedroom | $674 | $607 to $741 |
| 2-bedroom | $884 | $796 to $972 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,083 | $975 to $1,191 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,246 | $1,121 to $1,371 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Johnson County covers up to $884 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $796 to $972.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Johnson County Public Housing Agency
Clarksville · PHA code AR215
194 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Coal Hill
Coal Hill · PHA code AR102
20 units totalHousing Authority of the City of Clarksville
Clarksville · PHA code AR051
173 units total
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Johnson County
Johnson County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Johnson County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Arkansas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 25,925 · FIPS 05071.