Program: Combined · Public housing units: 168 · Section 8 vouchers: 172 · Households served: 298 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 12
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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