Section 8 in Polk County, AR
129 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Polk County, 47% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Polk 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) | $642 | $578 to $706 |
| 1-bedroom | $703 | $633 to $773 |
| 2-bedroom | $897 | $807 to $987 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,076 | $968 to $1,184 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,188 | $1,069 to $1,307 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Polk County covers up to $897 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $807 to $987.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Polk 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 Polk 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.
Polk County Housing Authority
Mena · PHA code AR117
129 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Polk County
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Other Arkansas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 19,384 · FIPS 05113.