Fort Smith, AR Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Fort Smith ranges from $960 (ZIP 72901) to $1,330 (ZIP 72916), with a median of $990 across 12 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72901 | $730 | $730 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,590 |
| 72902 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 72903 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 72904 | $730 | $740 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 72905 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 72906 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 72908 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,380 | $1,690 |
| 72913 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 72914 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 72916 | $1,010 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,800 | $2,210 |
| 72917 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
| 72918 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,340 | $1,640 |
Income limits: Sebastian County
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