Program: Combined · Public housing units: 105 · Section 8 vouchers: 216 · Households served: 227 · Occupancy: 71% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Housing Authority of the City of Peru manages 105 public housing units and administers 216 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 227 households. With an occupancy rate of 71%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
The Housing Authority of the City of Peru ranks 34th in Indiana by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 44 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers, alongside other mid-sized agencies. The authority's voucher count reflects its significant role in providing rental assistance within Miami County and Wabash County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1,150, with an average of $996. This is below the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 46951 at $1,150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 46926 at $960.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46901 | $860 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| 46910 | $820 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 46911 | $780 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,440 |
| 46914 | $760 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,420 |
| 46919 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
| 46926 | $760 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,420 |
| 46932 | $830 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,350 | $1,420 |
| 46951 | $990 | $1,050 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,790 |
| 46958 | $780 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,450 |
| 46959 | $760 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,420 |
| 46970 | $780 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,450 |
| 46971 | $760 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,420 |
| 46974 | $770 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,390 |
| 46992 | $760 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,360 |
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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