FY2027 Small Area FMR · Winslow, AR
ZIP 72959 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 72959 (Winslow, AR) is $1,220 a month, up 13.0% from FY2026. That is 3% below the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR area-wide FMR of $1,256.
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 72959 sits in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR area
Of the 56 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 72959 has the 21st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, 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 $1,256 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,220 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 72959 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Fort Smith, AR-OK (same figures) and Franklin 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 | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $916 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,056 | $890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,256 | $1,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,739 | $1,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,200 | $2,099 | $1,770 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,220 needs about $48,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,500. ZIP code 72959 lies mainly in Washington County, Crawford County and Franklin County. See the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro 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 72959?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 72959 are $910 (studio), $1,010 (1 BR), $1,220 (2 BR), $1,690 (3 BR) and $2,000 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 72959?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 72959 that range is $1,098 to $1,342 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 72959?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR area apply: median family income $106,900, low-income (80%) limit $85,500 for a family of four.