Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 29 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 23 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Housing Authority of the City of Wardell operates 29 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 23 households, with an occupancy rate of 79%. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Wardell ranks fourth among the five authorities serving Pemiscot County. It shares the service area with other local authorities such as the Housing Authority of the City of Hayti and the Housing Authority of the City of Steele, none of which administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller size, the authority plays a crucial role in providing low-rent housing to the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $890 to $910, with an average of $894. This is lower than the state average of $1069. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 63873 at $910, while the lowest is in ZIP code 63848 at $890.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63826 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 63827 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,400 |
| 63830 | $740 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,390 |
| 63839 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 63840 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 63848 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,260 |
| 63849 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,320 | $1,510 |
| 63851 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 63852 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,570 |
| 63853 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 63857 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,570 |
| 63873 | $730 | $760 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,310 |
| 63877 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 63879 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
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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