Covington 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 | $708/mo | $637 – $779/mo |
| 1 BR | $713/mo | $642 – $784/mo |
| 2 BR | $842/mo | $758 – $926/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,111/mo | $1,000 – $1,222/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,115/mo | $1,004 – $1,227/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Covington County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington 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.
THE MEADOWS APTS
300 REBECCA RD, COLLINS, MS, 3942836 income-restricted units4 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044OLIVEWOOD APTS
400 KINGSWOOD DR, MT OLIVE, MS24 income-restricted units4 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043COLLINWOOD ESTATES
63 THOMAS DR, COLLINS, MS, 3942839 income-restricted units of 40 total21 3BR, 18 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038WINDWOOD MANOR
2799 HWY 49, COLLINS, MS, 3942818 income-restricted units16 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030VILLAGE MANOR APTS
1001 COTTON ST, MT OLIVE, MS, 3911924 income-restricted units18 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS APTS
310 VENUS ST, COLLINS, MS, 3942832 income-restricted units24 1BR, 8 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 →
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