Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 281 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 239 · Occupancy: 91% · ZIP codes served: 3
The Housing Authority of the City of Alma manages 281 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 239 households with an occupancy rate of 91%. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program, providing essential housing support to the community.
The Housing Authority of the City of Alma ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Nicholls, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Alma's authority stands out for its significant number of public housing units and its high occupancy rate.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $980 to $1,040, with an average of $1,010. This is lower than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 31551 at $1,040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31510 at $980.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31510 | $800 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 31551 | $820 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 31554 | $730 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
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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