Arkansas County, AR
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670/mo | $603 – $737/mo |
| 1 BR | $703/mo | $633 – $773/mo |
| 2 BR | $922/mo | $830 – $1,014/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,159/mo | $1,043 – $1,275/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,547/mo | $1,392 – $1,702/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Arkansas County, AR (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Arkansas County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Arkansas County
- Stuttgart Housing Authority
Dewitt, AR, 72042 · 8709462622
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Arkansas County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,700 |
| 2 people | $29,400 |
| 3 people | $33,050 |
| 4 people | $36,700 |
| 5 people | $39,650 |
| 6 people | $42,600 |
| 7 people | $45,550 |
| 8 people | $48,450 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Arkansas County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
STUTTGART APARTMENTS I
514 W 1ST ST, STUTTGART, AR, 7216056 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048 - Elderly
STUTTGART APARTMENTS II
610 W 2ND ST, STUTTGART, AR, 7216056 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048 - Elderly
BUERKLE SQUARE APARTMENTS
1009 N BUERKLE ST, STUTTGART, AR, 7216060 income-restricted units14 1BR, 46 2BRBuilt 20114% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
VALLEY ESTATES OF STUTTGART
202 E RICHSMITH DR, STUTTGART, AR, 7216038 income-restricted units of 48 total10 1BR, 14 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
HICKORY SQUARE APARTMENTS - STUTTGART
1468 E 10TH ST EXT, STUTTGART, AR, 7216040 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 12 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 - Elderly
MAGNOLIA LANE APARTMENTS
300 MAGNOLIA LN, DEWITT, AR, 7204219 income-restricted units of 20 total1 studio, 10 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 - Elderly
GARDEN WALK OF DEWITT
1509 S HARRISON ST, DEWITT, AR, 7204232 income-restricted units15 1BR, 17 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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