FY2027 Small Area FMR · Saint Francis, AR
ZIP 72464 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72464 (Saint Francis, AR) is $970 a month, up 3.2% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Clay 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 72464 sits in the Clay County, AR area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72464 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Clay 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 $970 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $648 – $792 | $676 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $695 | $720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $909 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,205 | $1,270 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,274 | $1,320 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $970 needs about $38,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $64,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $56,900. ZIP code 72464 lies mainly in Clay County. See the Clay 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 72464?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72464 are $720 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $970 (2 BR), $1,290 (3 BR) and $1,360 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72464?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72464 that range is $873 to $1,067 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 72464?
The FY2026 income limits of the Clay County, AR area apply: median family income $64,100, low-income (80%) limit $56,900 for a family of four.