Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 145 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 132 · Occupancy: 91% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL operates 145 public housing units and serves 132 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, the authority focuses on providing low-rent housing. The authority does not administer Section 8 vouchers.
The Housing Authority of the City of Vernon, AL ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Lamar and Marion counties. Peer authorities include HA Millport, the Housing Authority of the City of Sulligent, AL, and the Housing Authority of the Town of Kennedy, none of which administer Section 8 vouchers. This position underscores the significant role the Vernon authority plays in the region's housing landscape.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $780 to $1,030, with an average of $858. This is lower than the state average of $1,036. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 35555 at $1,030, while the lowest is in ZIP code 35592 at $780.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35544 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,800 |
| 35552 | $710 | $770 | $960 | $1,280 | $1,410 |
| 35555 | $870 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| 35563 | $750 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 35570 | $640 | $740 | $920 | $1,280 | $1,540 |
| 35574 | $870 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,530 |
| 35576 | $800 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,390 |
| 35586 | $740 | $780 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| 35592 | $710 | $740 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,210 |
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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