How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 72949?

For ZIP 72949 in Franklin County, AR, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $890 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $800 to $980 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 72949?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72949, by bedroom size: studio $670, 1-bedroom $680, 2-bedroom $890, 3-bedroom $1,110, 4-bedroom $1,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 72949?

Vouchers for Franklin County are administered by Franklin County Public Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Ozark. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72949 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 72949

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72949 in Franklin 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

$670

1 BR

$680

2 BR

$890

3 BR

$1,110

4 BR

$1,490

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%)

$800

FMR (100%)

$890

High (110%)

$980

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 72949 at $890 is $10 higher than the Franklin County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $880. 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 72949?

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 Franklin County

Franklin County Public Housing Agency
Ozark · PHA code AR241
109 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Ozark
Ozark · PHA code AR101
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72949 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 72949?: For ZIP 72949 in Franklin County, AR, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $890 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $800 to $980 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 72949?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 72949, by bedroom size: studio $670, 1-bedroom $680, 2-bedroom $890, 3-bedroom $1,110, 4-bedroom $1,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 72949?: Vouchers for Franklin County are administered by Franklin County Public Housing Agency, Housing Authority of the City of Ozark. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 72949 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Franklin County overview All of Arkansas

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 72949 maps to Franklin County, AR · FIPS 05047. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.