How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 72852?

For ZIP 72852 in Johnson County, AR, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $910 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $820 to $1,000 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 72852?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72852, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $760, 2-bedroom $910, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,510. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 72852?

Vouchers for Johnson County are administered by Johnson County Public Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Coal Hill, Housing Authority of the City of Clarksville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72852 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 72852

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72852 in Johnson 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

$720

1 BR

$760

2 BR

$910

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,510

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%)

$820

FMR (100%)

$910

High (110%)

$1,000

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 72852 at $910 is $26 higher than the Johnson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $884. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 72852?

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

Johnson County Public Housing Agency
Clarksville · PHA code AR215
194 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Coal Hill
Coal Hill · PHA code AR102
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Housing Authority of the City of Clarksville
Clarksville · PHA code AR051
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72852 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 72852?: For ZIP 72852 in Johnson County, AR, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $910 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $820 to $1,000 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 72852?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72852, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $760, 2-bedroom $910, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,510. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 72852?: Vouchers for Johnson County are administered by Johnson County Public Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Coal Hill, Housing Authority of the City of Clarksville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72852 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Johnson County overview All of Arkansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 72852 maps to Johnson County, AR · FIPS 05071. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.