Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Hattiesburg, MS

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Forrest County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Hattiesburg, MS.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Forrest County, MS	$73,200	Very Low Income (50%)	$25,600	$29,250	$32,900	$36,550	$39,500
		Extremely Low Income (30%)	$15,400	$20,440	$25,820	$31,200	$36,580
		Low Income (80%)	$40,950	$46,800	$52,650	$58,500	$63,200

Forrest County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Forrest County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Forrest County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Hattiesburg Housing Authority

515 E. 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Forrest County
Website: https://www.hattiesburgha.com/
Phone Number: (601)583-1881

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Hattiesburg, MS

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Hattiesburg, MS. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Hattiesburg, MS Forrest County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$766	Estimated $229.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$906	Estimated $271.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1101	Estimated $330.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$1403	Estimated $420.90 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Hattiesburg, MS

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Village At The Beverly

Edwards St & Old Airport Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39407
Total Apartment Units: 76

Southern Village Ab&c

605 N 25th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 11
Years In Service Since: 1988

Southern Village A, B, & C

605 N 25th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1988
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Southern Village

605 Three Fourths N 25th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS - 39407
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Springs Manor Apartments

899 Pitts Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39402
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Haven Heights Phase Ii

558 Helveston Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Haven Heights Phase I

588 Helveston Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Haven Heights 99

558 Helveston Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lilac Estates

32 Blankinship Cir
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 19
4 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Park Pines Apartments Phase I

Park Pines Apartments Phase Ii

447 Helveston Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Haven Heights Iii

541 Helveston Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Haven Estates Iii

557 Helveston Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Palmer Heights

97 Palmer Cir
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Palmer Heights Ii

13 Ezekiel St
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2002

Wisteria Estates 01

21 Toney Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Wisteria Estates 02

21 Toney Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
3 Bedroom apartments 29
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Vickers Estates

104 Vickers Cir
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
3 Bedroom apartments 28
4 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Piedmont Park I

78 Wisteria Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 104
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 104
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 56
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Piedmont Park Ii

78 Wisteria Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2005

Burketts Creek Ii (bankston Arms Ii)

100 Bankston Arms Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 23
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 23
3 Bedroom apartments 23
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Campbell Apartments

1240 Beverly Hills Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 8
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Beverly Hills Homes

30 Bermuda Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2008

Burketts Creek I

158 Millpond Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 167
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 167
3 Bedroom apartments 85
4 Bedroom apartments 82
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Burketts Creek Iii

35 Burketts Creek Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 20
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Burketts Creek Iv

29 Millcreek Pt
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
3 Bedroom apartments 18
4 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Burketts Creek V

11 Burketts Creek Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
3 Bedroom apartments 19
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2008

Overlook Apartments

3610 Campbell Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2011

Mill Creek Place

21 Mill Creek Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mill Creek Place Ii

21 Mill Creek Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Francis Street Apartments

212 Martin Luther King Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Greenbriar Apartments

2410 Mcinnis Loop
Hattiesburg, MS - 39042
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Mill Creek Place Iii

Mill Pond Drive
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pine Haven Estates

557 William Carey Pkwy
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Hattiesburg, MS

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Forrest County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Wofford Park Apartments

5 St. Claire Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-545-8953
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Eagle Wing Estates Ii

85 Jacksonwood Ct
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-544-2724
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Wesley Manor I

311 Westover Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39402
Phone: 601-264-8847
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Overlook Apartments

3610 Campbell Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-268-0694
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

North Hills Place Apartments

200 Cahal St #400
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-545-7088
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Francis Street Apts

212-1 Martin Luther King Dr
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-583-4131
Total Apartment Units: 85
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Eagle Wing Estates

85 Jacksonwood Ct
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-544-2724
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Forest Glen Apartments (bonhomie)

1810-10 Country Club Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-544-9733
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Pineview Apartments

1500-a Country Club Rd
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-544-3761
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Ivy Trace (aka Pine Belt)

1000 W 7th St
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-582-0913
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Greenbriar Apartments

2410 Mcinnis Loop
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
Phone: 601-268-3970
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

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