Forrest 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 | $766/mo | $689 – $843/mo |
| 1 BR | $888/mo | $799 – $977/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,047/mo | $942 – $1,152/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,348/mo | $1,213 – $1,483/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,386/mo | $1,247 – $1,525/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Forrest County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Forrest County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Forrest County
- The Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
515 E 4th St, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401 · 6015831881
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Forrest 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 | $27,950 |
| 2 people | $31,950 |
| 3 people | $35,950 |
| 4 people | $39,900 |
| 5 people | $43,100 |
| 6 people | $46,300 |
| 7 people | $49,500 |
| 8 people | $52,700 |
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 Forrest 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.
VILLAGE AT THE BEVERLY II
15 OLD AIRPORT ROAD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-000040 income-restricted units10 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052PINE HAVEN ESTATES II
541 WILLIAM CAREY PARKWAY, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-000085 income-restricted units of 88 total16 2BR, 72 3BRBuilt 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051FOREST GLEN (BONHOMIE APARTMENTS)
1810 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-0000100 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BR, 40 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050PRESERVATION CROSSING
846 NORTH MAIN STREET, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-000074 income-restricted units56 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050PINE HAVEN ESTATES
557 WILLIAM CAREY PKWY, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-000031 income-restricted units of 32 total8 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20164% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046FRANCIS STREET APARTMENTS
212 MARTIN LUTHER KING AVENUE, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-000084 income-restricted units36 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045GREENBRIAR APARTMENTS
2410 MCINNIS LOOP, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39042-0000100 income-restricted units72 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20159% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045MILL CREEK PLACE III
MILL POND DRIVE, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401-000024 income-restricted units24 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045MILL CREEK PLACE II
21 MILL CREEK DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940125 income-restricted units of 26 total26 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043MILL CREEK PLACE
21 MILL CREEK DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940125 income-restricted units of 26 total26 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042- Elderly
OVERLOOK APTS
3610 CAMPBELL DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401120 income-restricted units24 1BR, 64 2BR, 24 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20114% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
BEVERLY HILLS HOMES
30 BERMUDA DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940130 income-restricted units8 2BR, 18 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 BURKETTS CREEK I
158 MILLPOND DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401167 income-restricted units85 3BR, 82 4BR+Built 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BURKETTS CREEK III
35 BURKETTS CREEK DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940140 income-restricted units20 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BURKETTS CREEK IV
29 MILLCREEK PT, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940131 income-restricted units18 3BR, 13 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
BURKETTS CREEK V
11 BURKETTS CREEK DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940131 income-restricted units of 32 total19 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 BURKETTS CREEK II (BANKSTON ARMS II)
100 BANKSTON ARMS DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940123 income-restricted units23 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037PIEDMONT PARK I
78 WISTERIA DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401103 income-restricted units of 104 total16 1BR, 32 2BR, 56 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
PIEDMONT PARK II
78 WISTERIA DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940148 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 VICKERS ESTATES
104 VICKERS CIR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940151 income-restricted units28 3BR, 23 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WISTERIA ESTATES 01
21 TONEY DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940128 income-restricted units of 30 total1 1BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033WISTERIA ESTATES 02
21 TONEY DR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940130 income-restricted units29 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033PALMER HEIGHTS
97 PALMER CIR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940140 income-restricted units20 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032- Elderly
PALMER HEIGHTS II
13 EZEKIEL ST, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940133 income-restricted units18 3BR, 15 4BR+Built 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032 LILAC ESTATES
32 BLANKINSHIP CIR, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940140 income-restricted units19 3BR, 21 4BR+Built 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031- Elderly
PARK PINES APTS PHASE I
447 HELVESTON RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940147 income-restricted units of 48 total8 1BR, 16 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 PARK PINES APTS PHASE II
447 HELVESTON RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940148 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PINE HAVEN HEIGHTS III
541 HELVESTON RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940130 income-restricted units of 32 total16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PINE HAVEN ESTATES III
557 HELVESTON RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940146 income-restricted units of 48 total8 2BR, 40 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PINE HAVEN HEIGHTS PHASE I
588 HELVESTON RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940120 income-restricted units18 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029PINE HAVEN HEIGHTS 99
558 HELVESTON RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940118 income-restricted units of 20 total20 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029SPRINGS MANOR APTS
899 PITTS RD, HATTIESBURG, MS, 3940231 income-restricted units of 32 total8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
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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