Program: Combined · Public housing units: 71 · Section 8 vouchers: 840 · Households served: 740 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 19
The Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 71 public housing units and administers 840 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 740 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support the community's housing needs.
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 26th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in a significant position within the state, providing substantial housing assistance to a considerable number of families in the Athens area.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority ranges from $970 to $1,370, with an average of $1,053. This is lower than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 45742 at $1,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 45719 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43728 | $820 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,390 |
| 45701 | $1,030 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,590 |
| 45710 | $930 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| 45711 | $1,030 | $1,090 | $1,240 | $1,540 | $1,660 |
| 45716 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 45719 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 45723 | $840 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| 45732 | $840 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,350 |
| 45735 | $910 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,440 |
| 45739 | $860 | $870 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 45740 | $850 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| 45742 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,920 | $2,140 |
| 45761 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 45764 | $850 | $870 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,350 |
| 45766 | $890 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,470 |
| 45776 | $880 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45778 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,520 | $1,630 |
| 45780 | $960 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 45782 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
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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