Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 42 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 38 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Housing Authority of the City of Newton operates 42 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 38 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Newton ranks third among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Housing Authority of the City of Camilla and the Housing Authority of the City of Pelham, both of which also do not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller size, the authority plays a significant role in providing low-rent housing to the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1040, with an average of $1013. This is lower than the state average of $1346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 31765 at $1040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31784 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31705 | $870 | $910 | $1,020 | $1,390 | $1,680 |
| 31716 | $830 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,370 | $1,610 |
| 31730 | $840 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,390 | $1,630 |
| 31744 | $920 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,830 |
| 31765 | $910 | $950 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 31779 | $910 | $950 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 31784 | $830 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,370 | $1,610 |
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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