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Housing Authority City of Bedford
Housing Authority City of Bedford is based in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN and administers 172 Section 8 vouchers and 168 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN031. Program type: Combined. Households served: 298. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47260 | $790 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,370 |
| 47264 | $850 | $880 | $1,100 | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| 47420 | $790 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,610 |
| 47421 | $790 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,610 |
| 47436 | $900 | $950 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,790 |
| 47437 | $790 | $810 | $1,050 | $1,260 | $1,610 |
| 47446 | $760 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 47451 | $760 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 47452 | $760 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,380 | $1,640 |
| 47462 | $840 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,680 |
| 47467 | $770 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,580 |
| 47470 | $800 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,640 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority City of Bedford
1305 K St, Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: (812) 279-2356
Official website: bhabedford.com
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About Housing Authority City of Bedford
Overview
The Housing Authority City of Bedford operates 168 public housing units and administers 172 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 298 households. With an occupancy rate of 88%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance in Lawrence County, Indiana.
Scale and standing
Among the 44 housing authorities in Indiana that provide Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority City of Bedford ranks 37th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, offering significant support to local families while maintaining a balanced scale of operations.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1,100, with an average of $998. This is lower than the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 47436 at $1,100, while the lowest is in ZIP code 47452 at $960.
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.