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The Housing Authority of the City of Forest

Forest, Scott County, MS · HUD PHA code MS111

Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 78 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 75 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 10

The Housing Authority of the City of Forest
518 N Fourth Ave, Forest, MS 39074
(601) 469-1342

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.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
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: 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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