Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 14 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 13 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Housing Authority of the City of Carthage operates 14 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 13 households with an occupancy rate of 92%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Carthage ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Sparkman, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller scale, Carthage's authority plays a significant role in providing housing solutions for the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,110, with an average of $941. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 72084 at $1,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71720 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71720 | $660 | $720 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 71725 | $750 | $790 | $980 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 71742 | $680 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,350 |
| 71748 | $680 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,350 |
| 71763 | $660 | $700 | $910 | $1,100 | $1,270 |
| 71923 | $720 | $730 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
| 72084 | $870 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,650 |
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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