Hancock 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 | $786/mo | $707 – $865/mo |
| 1 BR | $923/mo | $831 – $1,015/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,140/mo | $1,026 – $1,254/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,471/mo | $1,324 – $1,618/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,612/mo | $1,451 – $1,773/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hancock County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Hancock County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Hancock County
- Bay Waveland Housing Authority
601 Lucien Kidd St, Bay St Louis, MS, 39520 · 2284674545
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Hancock 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 | $29,100 |
| 2 people | $33,250 |
| 3 people | $37,400 |
| 4 people | $41,550 |
| 5 people | $44,900 |
| 6 people | $48,200 |
| 7 people | $51,550 |
| 8 people | $54,850 |
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 Hancock 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.
- Elderly99 income-restricted units of 100 total12 1BR, 37 2BR, 47 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041
OAK HAVEN APTS
1201 RUSSELL DR, WAVELAND, MS, 3957680 income-restricted units60 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040GATES AT CORALBAY
616 HWY 90, WAVELAND, MS, 39576157 income-restricted units of 160 total24 1BR, 80 2BR, 56 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040BLUE MEADOW APTS
752 BLUE MEADOW RD, BAY ST LOUIS, MS, 3952040 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 2009Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2039PINECREST MANOR
1303 BLOOM PL, WAVELAND, MS, 3957636 income-restricted units8 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039- Elderly
SHEFFIELD PARK APTS
625 CARROLL AVE, BAY ST LOUIS, MS, 39520131 income-restricted units of 132 total22 1BR, 66 2BR, 44 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 - Elderly
RIDGE AT WAVELAND
548 HWY 90, WAVELAND, MS, 39576118 income-restricted units of 120 total12 1BR, 48 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 WAVEVIEW PLACE
100 AUDERER BLVD, WAVELAND, MS, 3957699 income-restricted units of 100 total50 2BR, 50 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BAY PARK APTS PHASE II
10 BAY PARK WAY, BAY ST LOUIS, MS, 3952063 income-restricted units of 64 total32 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032
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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