Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 70 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 70 · Occupancy: 100% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Housing Authority of Central City manages 70 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 70 households with a 100% occupancy rate. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program, providing essential housing support within Muhlenberg County.
The Housing Authority of Central City ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Muhlenberg County. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Greenville, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the limited number of public housing units, Central City's authority stands out for its full occupancy and focused service to the local community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $1220, with an average of $988. This is slightly below the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 42337 at $1220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 42374 at $870.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42220 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 42256 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,260 |
| 42321 | $740 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,390 |
| 42323 | $770 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,450 |
| 42324 | $710 | $760 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 42325 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,220 |
| 42326 | $750 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,460 |
| 42330 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42332 | $670 | $710 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,260 |
| 42337 | $790 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,550 |
| 42339 | $660 | $700 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,260 |
| 42344 | $690 | $730 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| 42345 | $660 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,250 |
| 42367 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,220 |
| 42372 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,330 |
| 42374 | $650 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,220 |
| 42464 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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