Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 721 · Households served: 635 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 8
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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