Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 96 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 86 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Housing Authority of Boston operates 96 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 86 households with a 95% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Marion County, Alabama.
The Housing Authority of Boston ranks fourth among six authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Marion County. Peer authorities include the Housing Authority of Hamilton, Alabama, which administers 77 Section 8 vouchers, and the Winfield Housing Authority, which, like Boston, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller size, Boston plays a significant role in providing low-rent housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $780 to $940, with an average of $828. This is below the state average of $1036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $940 in ZIP code 35571, while the lowest is $780 in ZIP code 35570.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35543 | $750 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 35548 | $640 | $740 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 35552 | $710 | $770 | $960 | $1,280 | $1,410 |
| 35554 | $730 | $820 | $990 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 35563 | $750 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 35564 | $640 | $740 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,530 |
| 35565 | $700 | $790 | $920 | $1,270 | $1,440 |
| 35570 | $640 | $740 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 35571 | $750 | $850 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,280 |
| 35581 | $750 | $850 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,300 |
| 35593 | $730 | $830 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,260 |
| 35594 | $730 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,620 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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