FY2027 Small Area FMR · Higginson, AR
ZIP 72068 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72068 (Higginson, AR) is $910 a month, up 3.4% from FY2026. That is 4% below the White County, AR area-wide FMR of $948.
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 72068 sits in the White County, AR area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72068 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. White 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 $948 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $910 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $650 | $585 – $715 | $674 | $630 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $779 | $730 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $948 | $880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,238 | $1,150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,246 | $1,170 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $910 needs about $36,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $75,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $60,500. ZIP code 72068 lies mainly in White County. See the White 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 72068?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72068 are $650 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $910 (2 BR), $1,190 (3 BR) and $1,190 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72068?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72068 that range is $819 to $1,001 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 72068?
The FY2026 income limits of the White County, AR area apply: median family income $75,600, low-income (80%) limit $60,500 for a family of four.