Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 504 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 460 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 13
The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel operates 504 public housing units and serves 460 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority focuses on providing affordable housing through its Low-Rent program. Despite not administering any Section 8 vouchers, it plays a significant role in ensuring stable housing for the community.
The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel serves 13 ZIP codes within Jones County. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, it manages a substantial number of public housing units, making it a key provider of affordable housing in the region. The authority's focus on public housing units sets it apart from other agencies that might offer both public housing and vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $890 to $1,120, with an average of $982. This is slightly below the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39480 at $1,120, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39479 at $890.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39168 | $740 | $740 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,270 |
| 39401 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,270 | $1,620 | $1,680 |
| 39437 | $710 | $800 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,490 |
| 39439 | $770 | $780 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,270 |
| 39440 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,610 |
| 39443 | $690 | $700 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,420 |
| 39459 | $780 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,500 |
| 39464 | $720 | $800 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,410 |
| 39465 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,620 |
| 39476 | $700 | $800 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,250 |
| 39477 | $690 | $690 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,430 |
| 39479 | $750 | $760 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,210 |
| 39480 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,490 |
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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