Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 128 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 126 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Housing Authority of the Town of Berwick operates 128 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 126 households with a 98% occupancy rate. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the town.
The Housing Authority of the Town of Berwick ranks third among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in St. Mary Parish. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, it stands alongside peers like the St. Mary Parish Council, which manages 204 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Morgan City, which administers 141 Section 8 vouchers. Despite this, Berwick's focus on public housing units ensures a significant presence in the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $910 to $1,020, with an average of $956. This is below the state average of $1,095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 70523 at $1,020, while the lowest is in ZIP code 70342 at $910.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70340 | $780 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,650 |
| 70342 | $680 | $680 | $890 | $1,180 | $1,460 |
| 70380 | $780 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,650 |
| 70392 | $720 | $730 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,560 |
| 70514 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,420 | $1,750 |
| 70522 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,310 | $1,620 |
| 70523 | $870 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,870 |
| 70538 | $750 | $760 | $990 | $1,310 | $1,620 |
| 70544 | $660 | $720 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,470 |
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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