Polk County Housing Authority

509 S. Morrow St., Mena, AR, 71953
(479) 394-1569



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About Polk County Housing Authority

The Polk County Housing Authority is dedicated to providing our community with quality, affordable housing that is decent, well maintained and free from drugs and violent crime. We shall do all of these things while serving our residents and neighboring citizens with the highest degree of professional courtesy, empathy and respect.

The PCHA is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners appointed by Polk County Judge and the Quorum Court. Our vision at PCHA is to administer opportunities for program participants that will nurture their self-sufficiency and economic independence.


Mission Statement

We endeavor to provide livable communities that are made up of a diverse range of economic incomes so that the children of these communities have role models that are visibly striving to make economic gains for their families. We are committed to providing our residents with as many opportunities as possible to become economically self-sufficient.

Program Summary for Polk County Housing Authority

Polk County Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Polk County Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Polk County Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Polk County Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Polk County Housing Authority is located at 509 S. Morrow St., Mena, AR, 71953 and serves the city of Mena. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Polk County Housing Authority at, (479) 394-1569 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Polk County Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Polk County Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Polk County, AR

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Polk County, AR:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $18,400
  • $21,000
  • $23,650
  • $26,250
  • $28,350
  • $30,450
  • $32,550
  • $34,650
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $28,350
  • $30,450
  • $32,550
  • $34,650
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $29,400
  • $33,600
  • $37,800
  • $42,000
  • $45,400
  • $48,750
  • $52,100
  • $55,450

2017 Fair Market Rents for Polk County, AR

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Polk County, AR:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$457 $460 $611 $810 $994



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Heavener Heavener Heavener OK N/A N/A Open 18.34 Miles Contact
Waldron Housing Authority Waldron Housing Authority Waldron AR N/A N/A Open 22.78 Miles Contact
Scott County Public Housing Agency Scott County Public Housing Agency Waldron AR N/A N/A Open 23.44 Miles Contact
Mount Ida Housing Authority Mount Ida Housing Authority Mt. Ida AR N/A N/A Open 33.43 Miles Contact
Sevier County Housing Agency (AAA) Sevier County Housing Agency (AAA) Dequeen AR N/A N/A Open 37.51 Miles Contact
Sevier County Housing Authority Sevier County Housing Authority De Queen AR N/A N/A Open 38.3 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Polk County Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
180
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Polk County Quick Facts

Population: 20,225
Persons Per Household: 2.53
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 5.3%
Homeownership Rate: 77.0%
Housing Units: 9,979
Yearly Income Per Person: $19,116
Median Household Income: $32,835