Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 365 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 348 · Occupancy: 96% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Housing Authority of the City of Waycross operates 365 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 348 households with an occupancy rate of 96%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
The Housing Authority of the City of Waycross ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Ware County. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Blackshear, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of vouchers, Waycross stands out for its significant number of public housing units and high occupancy rate.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,010 to $1,140, with an average of $1,044. This is lower than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 31503 at $1,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31554 at $1,010.
| 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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