Section 8 in Scott County, AR
110 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Scott County, 63% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Scott 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 | $1,159 | $1,043 to $1,275 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,240 | $1,116 to $1,364 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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.
Scott County Public Housing Agency
Waldron · PHA code AR240
110 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Waldron
Waldron · PHA code AR044
91 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Scott 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 9,871 · FIPS 05127.