Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 168 · Households served: 94 · Occupancy: 55% · ZIP codes served: 11
People Inc. of Southwest Virginia operates as a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority, administering 168 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 94 households, with an occupancy rate of 55%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Washington County, Virginia.
People Inc. of Southwest Virginia ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, outpacing its peer, the Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority, which administers 121 Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 33rd position among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia that offer Section 8 vouchers, reflecting its significant role in the region's housing assistance programs.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $940 to $1180, with an average of $1032. This is below the state average of $1321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 24211 at $1180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 24370 at $940.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24202 | $750 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,450 |
| 24210 | $750 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,450 |
| 24211 | $860 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,560 | $1,670 |
| 24236 | $750 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,450 |
| 24258 | $750 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,440 |
| 24270 | $750 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 24319 | $790 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,610 |
| 24327 | $750 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,460 |
| 24340 | $720 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,400 |
| 24361 | $810 | $900 | $1,160 | $1,460 | $1,560 |
| 24370 | $740 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,520 |
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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