How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 72301?

For ZIP 72301 in Crittenden County, AR, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 72301?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72301, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 72301?

Vouchers for Crittenden County are administered by West Memphis Housing Authority, Earle Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Earle. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72301 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 72301

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72301 in Crittenden County, Arkansas: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Arkansas.

Studio

$850

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,060

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR

$1,620

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$955

FMR (100%)

$1,060

High (110%)

$1,165

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 72301 at $1,060 is $214 lower than the Crittenden County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,274. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 72301?

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 Crittenden County

West Memphis Housing Authority
West Memphis · PHA code AR024
528 Section 8 units
Earle Housing Authority
West Memphis · PHA code AR264
60 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Earle
Earle · PHA code AR064
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72301 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 72301?: For ZIP 72301 in Crittenden County, AR, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 72301?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72301, by bedroom size: studio $850, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,390, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 72301?: Vouchers for Crittenden County are administered by West Memphis Housing Authority, Earle Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Earle. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72301 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Crittenden County overview All of Arkansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 72301 maps to Crittenden County, AR · FIPS 05035. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.