Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Forest
The Housing Authority of the City of Forest
The Housing Authority of the City of Forest is based in Forest, Scott County, MS and administers 78 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS111. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 75. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39057 | $820 | $830 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,280 |
| 39074 | $840 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
| 39092 | $750 | $750 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39094 | $850 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 39117 | $880 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,400 |
| 39145 | $910 | $920 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,410 |
| 39152 | $850 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,350 |
| 39189 | $920 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 39359 | $810 | $820 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,300 |
| 39365 | $760 | $800 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,230 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Forest
518 N Fourth Ave, Forest, MS 39074
Phone: (601) 469-1342
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Forest
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Forest manages 78 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 75 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The authority operates under a Low-Rent program, providing essential housing support within the city of Forest, Mississippi.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Forest serves 75 households through its 78 public housing units. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, its focus on public housing units makes it a significant provider in the area. The authority covers 10 ZIP codes and serves a population primarily within Scott County, with some overlap into neighboring counties.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $850 to $1030, with an average of $944. This is slightly below the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1030 in ZIP code 39145, while the lowest is $850 in ZIP code 39092.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.