Program: Combined · Public housing units: 40 · Section 8 vouchers: 33 · Households served: 58 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Mercer County Housing Authority operates 40 public housing units and administers 33 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 58 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 79% and operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to those in need.
The Mercer County Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. Its peer, the Morton County Housing Authority, administers 688 Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, the Mercer County Housing Authority holds the 22nd position out of 25 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $950 to $1190, with an average of $1056. This is slightly above the state average of $1023. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 58554 at $1190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 58563 at $950.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58520 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58535 | $870 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,490 | $1,700 |
| 58554 | $880 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,720 |
| 58563 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58566 | $870 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,710 |
| 58570 | $870 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,520 | $1,810 |
| 58631 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 58638 | $870 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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