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Mount Vernon Housing Authority
Mount Vernon Housing Authority is based in Mount Vernon, Posey County, IN and administers 207 Section 8 vouchers and 84 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN037. Program type: Combined. Households served: 246. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47612 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,390 |
| 47616 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 47620 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,390 |
| 47631 | $800 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,420 |
| 47633 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,390 |
| 47638 | $800 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,420 |
| 47712 | $840 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,480 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Mount Vernon Housing Authority
1500 Jefferson Dr, Mount Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: (812) 838-6356
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About Mount Vernon Housing Authority
Overview
The Mount Vernon Housing Authority operates 84 public housing units and administers 207 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 246 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
Scale and standing
The Mount Vernon Housing Authority ranks 35th in the state of Indiana in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 44 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of Indiana's housing authorities, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1,110, with an average of $1,004. This is lower than the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 47712 at $1,110, while the lowest is in ZIP code 47620 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.