Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 55 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 54 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Housing Authority of the City of Blackshear operates 55 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 54 households with a 98% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
The Housing Authority of the City of Blackshear ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Ware County. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Waycross, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the shared service area, Blackshear stands out for its public housing units and strong occupancy rate.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1010 to $1140, with an average of $1044. This is lower than the state average of $1346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1140 in ZIP code 31503, while the lowest is $1010 in ZIP code 31554.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31501 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,560 |
| 31503 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,720 |
| 31550 | $800 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,560 |
| 31552 | $850 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,730 |
| 31554 | $730 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 31564 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,560 |
| 31624 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,910 |
| 31631 | $830 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
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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