Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 740 · Households served: 308 · Occupancy: 41% · ZIP codes served: 13
The Howell County Public Housing Agency operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 740 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 308 households, with an occupancy rate of 41%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the area.
The Howell County Public Housing Agency ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the region. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of West Plains, administers 209 Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Howell County Public Housing Agency holds the 15th position in the state, out of 45 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $890 to $1,030, with an average of $922. This is below the state average of $1,069. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,030 in ZIP code 65692, while the lowest is $890 in ZIP code 65789.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65548 | $670 | $740 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,590 |
| 65609 | $750 | $780 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,370 |
| 65626 | $690 | $740 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,450 |
| 65637 | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,150 | $1,350 |
| 65688 | $700 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,690 |
| 65689 | $680 | $750 | $980 | $1,300 | $1,630 |
| 65692 | $800 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,490 | $1,700 |
| 65775 | $700 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,690 |
| 65777 | $690 | $810 | $990 | $1,330 | $1,560 |
| 65788 | $700 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,320 | $1,620 |
| 65789 | $670 | $740 | $960 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 65790 | $710 | $750 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,410 |
| 65793 | $670 | $740 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,600 |
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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