Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Picayune
The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune
The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune is based in Picayune, Pearl River County, MS and administers 284 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS066. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 278. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune
821 Sixth Ave, Picayune, MS 39466
Phone: (601) 798-3281
Official website: pichouse.org
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Picayune
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.
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.