Calhoun County, MS
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $637/mo | $573 – $701/mo |
| 1 BR | $642/mo | $578 – $706/mo |
| 2 BR | $842/mo | $758 – $926/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,167/mo | $1,050 – $1,284/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,217/mo | $1,095 – $1,339/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Calhoun County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Calhoun County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Calhoun County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Calhoun County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,200 |
| 2 people | $28,800 |
| 3 people | $32,400 |
| 4 people | $36,000 |
| 5 people | $38,900 |
| 6 people | $41,800 |
| 7 people | $44,650 |
| 8 people | $47,550 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Calhoun County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
VARDAMAN MANOR
314 HILL AVE, VARDAMAN, MS, 3887824 income-restricted units20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023EDMONDSON MANOR
185 HAMILTON ST, CALHOUN CITY, MS, 3891624 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022BRADFORD MANOR APTS
638 N MCSWEYN PL, BRUCE, MS, 3891524 income-restricted units22 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021NORTH CALHOUN CITY APTS
101 CASSIES TRAIL, CALHOUN CITY, MS, 3891618 income-restricted units14 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021WEST CALHOUN CITY APTS
100 WILLIAMS DR, CALHOUN CITY, MS, 3891628 income-restricted units28 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Estimate your voucher payment
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