Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 93 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 83 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Housing Authority of the City of Dumas operates 93 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 83 households with an occupancy rate of 90%. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Dumas ranks third among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the McGehee Public Facilities Board, which administers 196 Section 8 vouchers, and the Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board, which administers 151 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the Dumas authority plays a significant role in providing low-rent housing to the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $840 to $940, with an average of $888. This is lower than the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 71674 at $940, while the lowest is in ZIP code 38769 at $840.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38769 | $690 | $690 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,190 |
| 71630 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
| 71638 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,330 |
| 71639 | $670 | $730 | $950 | $1,270 | $1,330 |
| 71643 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 71654 | $650 | $710 | $920 | $1,230 | $1,380 |
| 71662 | $660 | $720 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
| 71666 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,220 | $1,350 |
| 71670 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 71674 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,220 | $1,430 |
| 72328 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,340 |
| 72379 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
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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