Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 35 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 31 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Jamestown Housing Authority operates 35 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 31 households with an occupancy rate of 88%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
The Jamestown Housing Authority ranks fourth among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Newport and Providence-Fall River areas. It is smaller in scale compared to peers like The Housing Authority of the City of Newport, which administers 617 Section 8 vouchers, and Tiverton Housing Authority, which manages 59 vouchers. Despite its size, the Jamestown Housing Authority plays a crucial role in providing housing support within its service area.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,980 to $2,590, with an average of $2,346. This is higher than the state average of $1,894. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02837 at $2,590, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02878 at $1,980.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02835 | $2,080 | $2,210 | $2,750 | $3,370 | $3,830 |
| 02837 | $2,140 | $2,260 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,920 |
| 02840 | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $3,940 |
| 02841 | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,480 | $3,290 | $3,940 |
| 02842 | $1,970 | $1,980 | $2,590 | $3,440 | $4,110 |
| 02871 | $1,850 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $3,230 | $3,860 |
| 02872 | $1,860 | $1,870 | $2,450 | $3,250 | $3,890 |
| 02878 | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,090 | $2,820 | $3,240 |
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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