FY2027 Small Area FMR · Kirby, AR
ZIP 71950 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 71950 (Kirby, AR) is $990 a month, up 8.8% from FY2026. That is 9% above the Pike County, AR area-wide FMR of $909.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 71950 sits in the Pike County, AR area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 71950 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Pike County, 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 $909 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $990 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $646 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $835 | $810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $909 | $910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,259 | $1,250 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,302 | $1,340 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $990 needs about $39,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $71,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $57,450. ZIP code 71950 lies mainly in Pike County. See the Pike County, AR county 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 71950?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 71950 are $710 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,340 (3 BR) and $1,400 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 71950?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 71950 that range is $891 to $1,089 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 71950?
The FY2026 income limits of the Pike County, AR area apply: median family income $71,800, low-income (80%) limit $57,450 for a family of four.