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Clay County Housing Authority
Clay County Housing Authority is based in Flora, Clay County, IL and administers 192 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IL065. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 172. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62424 | $760 | $790 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,430 |
| 62426 | $740 | $770 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,410 |
| 62434 | $680 | $750 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,400 |
| 62443 | $770 | $800 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 62448 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,340 |
| 62824 | $650 | $730 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,390 |
| 62838 | $740 | $780 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,440 |
| 62839 | $650 | $730 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,390 |
| 62854 | $660 | $770 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,550 |
| 62858 | $750 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,560 |
| 62868 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,390 |
| 62879 | $650 | $730 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,370 |
| 62899 | $650 | $720 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,450 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Clay County Housing Authority
201 S Locust St, Flora, IL 62839
Phone: (618) 662-5311
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About Clay County Housing Authority
Overview
The Clay County Housing Authority operates 192 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 172 households with an occupancy rate of 91%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Clay County.
Scale and standing
The Clay County Housing Authority manages a significant number of public housing units, totaling 192, which serve 172 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, it efficiently utilizes its resources to provide housing support. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, its focus on public housing units makes it a key provider of affordable housing in Clay County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Clay County ranges from $920 to $1,090, with an average of $940. This is notably lower than the state average of $1,272. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 62858 at $1,090, while the lowest is in ZIP code 62824 at $920.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.