Program: Combined · Public housing units: 98 · Section 8 vouchers: 71 · Households served: 157 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Rock Springs Housing Authority operates 98 public housing units and administers 71 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 157 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both rental assistance and affordable housing options in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
The Rock Springs Housing Authority ranks fourth in the state of Wyoming by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of four authorities that offer such assistance. This places it among the larger providers in the state, alongside other key authorities like those in Fremont County and Sweetwater County, which also serve significant numbers of households.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1,130, with an average of $1,003. This is slightly below the state average of $1,085. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 82938 at $1,130, while the lowest is in ZIP code 82322 at $960.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82301 | $780 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,460 |
| 82322 | $780 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,510 |
| 82336 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82901 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82929 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82932 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82934 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82935 | $800 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| 82938 | $850 | $930 | $1,140 | $1,540 | $1,900 |
| 82942 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82943 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
| 82945 | $780 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,670 |
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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