Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 300 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 295 · Occupancy: 99% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Housing Authority of Ruston operates 300 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 295 households with a 99% occupancy rate. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city of Ruston, Lincoln Parish.
The Housing Authority of Ruston ranks 6th among the six authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Lincoln Parish area. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, it stands out for its significant number of public housing units. Peer authorities in the region include the Ruston City Housing Authority, which manages 294 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the Town of Grambling, with 154 Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $890 to $1220, with an average of $959. This is below the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 71234 at $1220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71245 at $890.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71001 | $680 | $730 | $940 | $1,280 | $1,550 |
| 71227 | $790 | $840 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,570 |
| 71234 | $890 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,540 |
| 71235 | $750 | $780 | $930 | $1,270 | $1,480 |
| 71245 | $720 | $750 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,440 |
| 71270 | $720 | $760 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 71272 | $720 | $760 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 71275 | $770 | $810 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
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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