Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Laurel
The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel
The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel is based in Laurel, Jones County, MS and administers 504 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS002. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 460. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 13.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel
701 Leontyne Price Blvd, Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 425-4651
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.