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Portland Housing Authority
Portland Housing Authority is based in Portland, Sumner County, TN and administers 120 public housing units.
HUD PHA code TN073. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 116. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Portland Housing Authority
107 Potts Ave, Portland, TN 37148
Phone: (615) 325-4559
Email updates
About Portland Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Gallatin Housing AuthorityGallatin, TN
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.