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The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS · HUD PHA code MS001

Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 296 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 103 · Occupancy: 34% · ZIP codes served: 8

The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
515 E 4th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-1881

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.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
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: 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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