FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fouke, AR
ZIP 71837 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 71837 (Fouke, AR) is $1,260 a month, up 2.4% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR area-wide FMR of $1,118.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 71837 sits in the Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 71837 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,118 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,260 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $839 | $960 |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $874 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,118 | $1,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,403 | $1,530 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,683 | $1,850 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,260 needs about $50,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $78,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,950. ZIP code 71837 lies mainly in Miller County. See the Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 71837?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 71837 are $950 (studio), $990 (1 BR), $1,260 (2 BR), $1,580 (3 BR) and $1,900 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 71837?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 71837 that range is $1,134 to $1,386 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 71837?
The FY2026 income limits of the Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR area apply: median family income $78,300, low-income (80%) limit $66,950 for a family of four.