FY2027 Small Area FMR · Big Flat, AR
ZIP 72617 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72617 (Big Flat, AR) is $920 a month, up 3.4% from FY2026. That is 8% below the Baxter County, AR area-wide FMR of $995.
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 72617 sits in the Baxter County, AR area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72617 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Baxter 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 $995 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $920 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 72617 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Searcy 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 | $756 | $660 |
| 1 bedroom | $700 | $630 – $770 | $761 | $680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $995 | $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,303 | $1,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,308 | $1,230 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $920 needs about $36,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $69,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $56,900. ZIP code 72617 lies mainly in Baxter County, Stone County and Searcy County. See the Baxter 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 72617?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72617 are $670 (studio), $700 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,230 (3 BR) and $1,250 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72617?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72617 that range is $828 to $1,012 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 72617?
The FY2026 income limits of the Baxter County, AR area apply: median family income $69,000, low-income (80%) limit $56,900 for a family of four.