Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg is based in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS and administers 296 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS001. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 103. Occupancy: 34%. ZIP codes served: 8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39401 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,620 | $1,680 |
| 39402 | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,550 | $1,970 | $2,040 |
| 39406 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,630 | $1,690 |
| 39425 | $830 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,520 |
| 39455 | $760 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| 39465 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,620 |
| 39475 | $880 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 39577 | $880 | $920 | $1,090 | $1,320 | $1,600 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
515 E 4th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 583-1881
Official website: hattiesburgha.com
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg operates 296 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 103 households with an occupancy rate of 34%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg manages 296 public housing units, serving 103 households. With an occupancy rate of 34%, it stands as a significant provider of low-rent housing in Hattiesburg. While it does not administer any Section 8 vouchers, its focus on public housing units makes it a key resource for affordable housing in the area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hattiesburg ranges from $1030 to $1260, with an average of $1060. This is higher than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39402 at $1260, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39577 at $1030.
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.