Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 191 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 188 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Housing Authority of the Town of Jonesboro manages 191 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 188 households with a high occupancy rate of 98%. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program type, providing essential housing support within the community.
The Housing Authority of the Town of Jonesboro ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peers include the Jackson Parish Police Jury, which administers 22 Section 8 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the Town of East Hodge, which, like Jonesboro, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, Jonesboro's public housing units make it a significant provider of affordable housing in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $830 to $1090, with an average of $921. This is lower than the state average of $1095. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 71268 at $1090, while the lowest is in ZIP code 71226 at $830.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71226 | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 71227 | $790 | $840 | $980 | $1,360 | $1,570 |
| 71238 | $720 | $790 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 71247 | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 71251 | $640 | $820 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,320 |
| 71268 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,750 |
| 71270 | $720 | $760 | $890 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
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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