FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mena, AR
ZIP 71953 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 71953 (Mena, AR) is $960 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 6% above the Polk 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.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 71953 sits in the Polk County, AR area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 71953 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Polk 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 $960 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 71953 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Scott County, AR (same figures) and Le Flore County, OK (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $612 – $748 | $646 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $720 – $880 | $759 | $740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $909 | $950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,053 – $1,287 | $1,083 | $1,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,232 | $1,260 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $960 needs about $38,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $67,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $56,900. ZIP code 71953 lies mainly in Polk County, Scott County and Le Flore County. See the Polk 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 71953?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 71953 are $680 (studio), $800 (1 BR), $960 (2 BR), $1,170 (3 BR) and $1,300 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 71953?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 71953 that range is $864 to $1,056 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 71953?
The FY2026 income limits of the Polk County, AR area apply: median family income $67,000, low-income (80%) limit $56,900 for a family of four.