Program: Combined · Public housing units: 32 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,895 · Households served: 1,679 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 16
The Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro operates 32 public housing units and administers 1,895 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,679 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Clayton County, Georgia.
Among the 21 housing authorities in Georgia that provide Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro ranks 9th in terms of voucher size. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting affordable housing for local families and individuals.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,300 to $2,060, with an average of $1,620. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 30215 at $2,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 30288 at $1,300.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30215 | $1,730 | $1,800 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,770 |
| 30228 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,450 |
| 30236 | $1,230 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,980 |
| 30238 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,320 |
| 30250 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,450 |
| 30260 | $1,360 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,180 |
| 30273 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,260 |
| 30274 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $2,010 |
| 30281 | $1,400 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,250 |
| 30288 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30294 | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,530 |
| 30296 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,430 |
| 30297 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30337 | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,800 |
| 30349 | $1,320 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,120 |
| 30354 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $2,040 |
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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