FY2027 Small Area FMR · Locust Grove, AR
ZIP 72550 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72550 (Locust Grove, AR) is $950 a month, up 6.7% from FY2026. That is 5% below the Cleburne County, AR area-wide FMR of $997.
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 72550 sits in the Cleburne County, AR area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72550 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Cleburne 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 $997 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $950 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 72550 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Independence County, AR (same figures) and Stone 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 | $670 | $603 – $737 | $694 | $660 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $762 | $690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $997 | $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,290 | $1,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,355 | $1,190 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $950 needs about $38,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $71,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $57,050. ZIP code 72550 lies mainly in Independence County, Cleburne County and Stone County. See the Cleburne 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 72550?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72550 are $670 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $950 (2 BR), $1,240 (3 BR) and $1,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72550?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72550 that range is $855 to $1,045 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 72550?
The FY2026 income limits of the Cleburne County, AR area apply: median family income $71,300, low-income (80%) limit $57,050 for a family of four.