FY2027 Small Area FMR · Horseshoe Bend, AR
ZIP 72512 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72512 (Horseshoe Bend, AR) is $990 a month, up 11.2% from FY2026. That is 9% above the Fulton 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 72512 sits in the Fulton County, AR area
Of the 16 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72512 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fulton 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.
ZIP code 72512 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Izard County, AR (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 | $700 | $630 – $770 | $646 | $640 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $711 – $869 | $835 | $720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $909 | $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,195 | $1,220 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 | $1,274 | $1,490 |
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 $57,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $56,900. ZIP code 72512 lies mainly in Izard County and Fulton County. See the Fulton 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 72512?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72512 are $700 (studio), $790 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,370 (3 BR) and $1,650 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72512?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72512 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 72512?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fulton County, AR area apply: median family income $57,900, low-income (80%) limit $56,900 for a family of four.