Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 243 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 234 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Housing Authority of Williamsburg manages 243 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 234 households with a 98% occupancy rate. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program, providing essential housing support within Whitley County.
The Housing Authority of Williamsburg ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Whitley County. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Corbin, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite this, the Williamsburg authority stands out for its significant number of public housing units and high occupancy rate, making it a key provider of affordable housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $990, with an average of $903. This is lower than the state average of $1014. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 40763 at $990, while the lowest is in ZIP code 40769 at $870.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40701 | $690 | $760 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,390 |
| 40759 | $690 | $710 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,330 |
| 40763 | $680 | $780 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,400 |
| 40769 | $710 | $720 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,330 |
| 40771 | $660 | $800 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,460 |
| 40906 | $670 | $860 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,560 |
| 40940 | $680 | $790 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,380 |
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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