Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 50 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 47 · Occupancy: 94% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Housing Authority of the City of Salem operates 50 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 47 households with a 94% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
The Housing Authority of the City of Salem ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Mammoth Spring, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the limited number of public housing units, Salem's authority stands out for its high occupancy rate and commitment to providing stable housing.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,090, with an average of $925. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 72529 at $1,090, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72576 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72512 | $700 | $790 | $990 | $1,370 | $1,650 |
| 72513 | $710 | $820 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,540 |
| 72515 | $650 | $840 | $910 | $1,200 | $1,280 |
| 72519 | $660 | $720 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 72520 | $760 | $980 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,510 |
| 72529 | $780 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $1,740 |
| 72531 | $700 | $800 | $950 | $1,250 | $1,290 |
| 72538 | $660 | $840 | $910 | $1,200 | $1,280 |
| 72539 | $710 | $860 | $990 | $1,330 | $1,480 |
| 72542 | $650 | $710 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,470 |
| 72554 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,730 |
| 72576 | $650 | $840 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,330 |
| 72578 | $670 | $850 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,350 |
| 72583 | $680 | $880 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
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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