Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 199 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 186 · Occupancy: 93% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren operates 199 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 186 households with a 93% occupancy rate. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Van Buren ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Crawford Co. Public Facilities Board, which administers 432 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Alma, which, like Van Buren, does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Van Buren's public housing units play a significant role in the local housing market.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $940 to $1080, with an average of $981. This is slightly below the state average of $983. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 72959 at $1080, while the lowest is in ZIP code 72956 at $940.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72921 | $820 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,470 | $1,810 |
| 72932 | $730 | $740 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 72934 | $690 | $700 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
| 72935 | $690 | $700 | $920 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
| 72946 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,560 | $1,920 |
| 72947 | $690 | $700 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,520 |
| 72948 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
| 72952 | $760 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,670 |
| 72955 | $710 | $720 | $950 | $1,280 | $1,570 |
| 72956 | $730 | $740 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 72959 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,000 |
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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