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The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune

Picayune, Pearl River County, MS · HUD PHA code MS066

Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 284 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 278 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 5

The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune
821 Sixth Ave, Picayune, MS 39466
(601) 798-3281

Overview

The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune operates 284 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 278 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The authority's programs are classified as Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.

Scale and standing

The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune manages a significant number of public housing units, serving 278 households. With a 97% occupancy rate, it efficiently utilizes its resources to provide housing. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, its focus on public housing units makes it a key provider in the area. The authority serves five ZIP codes within Pearl River County, ensuring a broad reach within the community.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1010 to $1060, with an average of $1024. This is slightly higher than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39426 at $1060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39466 at $1010.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
39426$820$860$1,030$1,330$1,460
39455$760$890$1,050$1,350$1,400
39466$780$840$1,030$1,330$1,460
39470$750$840$1,030$1,330$1,460
39573$840$860$1,030$1,330$1,590

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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