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Athens Housing Authority
Athens Housing Authority is based in Athens, McMinn County, TN. HUD reports no Section 8 vouchers or public housing units for it.
HUD PHA code TN015. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 0. Occupancy: 0%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37303 | $790 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 37309 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,470 |
| 37322 | $800 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,450 |
| 37325 | $780 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,470 |
| 37329 | $760 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,310 |
| 37331 | $800 | $960 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,470 |
| 37354 | $810 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,380 |
| 37370 | $760 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,310 |
| 37826 | $780 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,340 |
| 37846 | $810 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 37874 | $770 | $870 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,350 |
| 37880 | $830 | $830 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,650 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Athens Housing Authority
199 Clark St, Athens, TN 37303
Phone: (423) 745-0341
Email updates
About Athens Housing Authority
Overview
The Athens Housing Authority operates in Athens, Tennessee, within McMinn County. As a Low-Rent program, it currently does not manage any public housing units or Section 8 vouchers, making it a voucher-only authority. The authority serves 0 households with a 0% occupancy rate, reflecting its current operational status.
Scale and standing
The Athens Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Etowah Housing Authority, administers 122 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not managing any public housing units, the Athens Housing Authority plays a significant role in the local housing landscape, contributing to the broader efforts of ensuring affordable housing in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Athens Housing Authority ranges from $930 to $1,090, with an average of $996. This is lower than the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 37331 at $1,090, while the lowest is in ZIP code 37329 at $930.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Etowah Housing AuthorityEtowah, TN, 122 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.