Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 100 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 98 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 13
The Housing Authority of Dawson Springs manages 100 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 98 households with an occupancy rate of 98%. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program, providing essential housing support in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
The Housing Authority of Dawson Springs ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Madisonville, administers 258 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Dawson Springs stands out for its efficient management of public housing units, ensuring a high occupancy rate and effective service delivery.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $1,110, with an average of $1,008. This is slightly below the state average of $1,014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 42408, while the lowest is in ZIP code 42450.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42408 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 42410 | $670 | $700 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| 42413 | $690 | $730 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,380 |
| 42431 | $720 | $750 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,440 |
| 42436 | $720 | $750 | $980 | $1,290 | $1,440 |
| 42440 | $660 | $690 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,330 |
| 42441 | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,490 |
| 42442 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 42445 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 42450 | $650 | $700 | $910 | $1,230 | $1,270 |
| 42453 | $990 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 42456 | $800 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,490 | $1,580 |
| 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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