Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 278 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 268 · Occupancy: 96% · ZIP codes served: 6
The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston operates 278 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 268 households with an occupancy rate of 96%. The authority's primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of East Prairie, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of vouchers, Charleston'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 $890 to $940, with an average of $902. This is lower than the state average of $1069. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 63801 at $940, while the lowest is in ZIP code 63820 at $890.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63801 | $760 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,380 |
| 63820 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
| 63823 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,480 |
| 63834 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
| 63845 | $730 | $760 | $990 | $1,350 | $1,590 |
| 63882 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,310 | $1,540 |
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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