Housing authoritiesGAHousing Authority of the City of Americus
Housing Authority of the City of Americus
Housing Authority of the City of Americus is based in Americus, Sumter County, GA and administers 721 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code GA062. Program type: Combined. Households served: 635. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31709 | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 31711 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,470 |
| 31719 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,320 |
| 31735 | $790 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 31743 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,960 |
| 31764 | $910 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,440 | $1,680 |
| 31780 | $810 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,450 |
| 31787 | $1,000 | $1,020 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,910 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Americus
825 Mayo St, Americus, GA 31709
Phone: (229) 924-3386
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About Housing Authority of the City of Americus
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Americus operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 721 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 635 households, with an occupancy rate of 88%. The authority's combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher services, although it does not manage any public housing units.
Scale and standing
Among the 21 housing authorities in Georgia that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the City of Americus ranks 14th by voucher count. This places it in the middle tier, serving a significant number of families in Sumter County. While it does not have the largest voucher program in the state, it plays a crucial role in providing housing assistance to the local community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,160, with an average of $1,059. This is below the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 31787 at $1,160, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31711 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.