Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 120 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 116 · Occupancy: 96% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Portland Housing Authority operates 120 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 116 households, maintaining an occupancy rate of 96%. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Sumner County, Tennessee.
The Portland Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Gallatin Housing Authority, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the Portland Housing Authority plays a significant role in providing public housing, making it a key provider in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,320 to $1,890, with an average of $1,496. This is higher than the state average of $1,227. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 37075 at $1,890, while the lowest is in ZIP code 37049 at $1,320.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37022 | $1,260 | $1,310 | $1,450 | $1,830 | $2,250 |
| 37031 | $1,190 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 37048 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $1,850 |
| 37049 | $1,150 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,670 | $2,020 |
| 37066 | $1,490 | $1,550 | $1,690 | $2,170 | $2,630 |
| 37072 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,130 | $2,580 |
| 37075 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,890 | $2,430 | $2,940 |
| 37148 | $1,140 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $2,010 |
| 37186 | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $1,830 |
| 37188 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,180 | $2,650 |
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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