Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 60 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 59 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Housing Authority of Center operates 60 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 59 households with a 98% occupancy rate. Its program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
The Housing Authority of Center ranks first among the three authorities serving Shelby County. It shares the service area with the Housing Authority of Timpson and the Housing Authority of Tenaha, both of which also do not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the shared service area, the Housing Authority of Center stands out for its significant presence in public housing units.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1070, with an average of $1010. This is lower than the state average of $1378. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 75973 at $1070, while the lowest is in ZIP code 75974 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75643 | $810 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,540 |
| 75935 | $860 | $980 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,680 |
| 75954 | $770 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,510 |
| 75972 | $790 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 75973 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,610 | $1,720 |
| 75974 | $770 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,500 |
| 75975 | $810 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
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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