Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 166 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 161 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Housing Authority of the City of Jennings manages 166 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 161 households, maintaining a high occupancy rate of 97%. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Jennings ranks fourth among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, it stands alongside peers such as the Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8, which manages 132 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the Town of Welsh, which also does not offer vouchers. This positioning reflects the diverse approaches to housing support within the region.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $830 to $1,210, with an average of $948. This is lower than the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 70647 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70648 at $830.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70532 | $630 | $730 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,320 |
| 70546 | $700 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 70549 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 70581 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 70591 | $620 | $680 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70640 | $640 | $750 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 70647 | $910 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $1,710 |
| 70648 | $670 | $840 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,400 |
| 70650 | $780 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 70657 | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
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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