Section 8 in Washington County, AR
918 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Washington County, 72% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Washington 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) | $1,007 | $906 to $1,108 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,115 | $1,004 to $1,227 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,347 | $1,212 to $1,482 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,873 | $1,686 to $2,060 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,213 | $1,992 to $2,434 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Washington County covers up to $1,347 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,212 to $1,482.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Washington 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.
Washington County in the Fayetteville metro
Washington County is one of the counties inside the Fayetteville, AR core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Fayetteville metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Washington 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.
Fayetteville Housing Authority
Fayetteville · PHA code AR181
759 Section 8 unitsSpringdale Housing Authority
Springdale · PHA code AR104
159 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Fayetteville
Fayetteville · PHA code AR097
196 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Washington County
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Other Arkansas counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 247,331 · FIPS 05143.