FY2027 Small Area FMR · Leslie, AR
ZIP 72645 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72645 (Leslie, AR) is $910 a month, up 3.4% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Searcy 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 72645 sits in the Searcy County, AR area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72645 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Searcy 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 $910 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 72645 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Stone County, AR (same figures) and Van Buren 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 | $650 | $585 – $715 | $646 | $630 |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $639 – $781 | $701 | $670 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $909 | $880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,259 | $1,220 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,274 | $1,240 |
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 $58,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $56,900. ZIP code 72645 lies mainly in Searcy County, Van Buren County and Stone County. See the Searcy 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 72645?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72645 are $650 (studio), $710 (1 BR), $910 (2 BR), $1,260 (3 BR) and $1,270 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72645?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72645 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 72645?
The FY2026 income limits of the Searcy County, AR area apply: median family income $58,700, low-income (80%) limit $56,900 for a family of four.