Holmes 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 | $733/mo | $660 – $806/mo |
| 1 BR | $768/mo | $691 – $845/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 — Holmes County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes 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 Holmes 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.
CREEKWOOD LANE APARTMENTS
88 CREEKWOOD LANE, LEXINGTON, MS, 39095-000041 income-restricted units6 1BR, 25 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HARTWOOD APARTMENTS I
97 HARTWOOD ST, DURANT, MS, 39063-000040 income-restricted units16 2BR, 25 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HARTWOOD APARTMENTS II
97 HARTWOOD STREET, DURANT, MS, 39063-000040 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050TELFAIR APARTMENTS II
54 TELFAIR LANE, TCHULA, MS, 39169-000056 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BR, 16 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050PICKENS LANE APTS
58 PICKENS LN, PICKENS, MS, 3914623 income-restricted units of 24 total10 1BR, 8 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044CEDAR GROVE ESTATES
91 CEDAR GROVE DR, GOODMAN, MS, 3907931 income-restricted units of 32 total24 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041DURANT APTS
72 DURANT LN, DURANT, MS, 3906324 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041SOUTHWIND ESTATES
82 SOUTHWINDS LN, DURANT, MS, 3906330 income-restricted units of 31 total24 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
CAFFEY APTS
12 CAFFEY LN, PICKENS, MS, 3914635 income-restricted units of 36 total12 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 CEDARWOOD VILLAGE
62 CEDARWOOD DR, PICKENS, MS, 3914632 income-restricted units32 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039- Elderly
GOODMAN APTS
50 GOODMAN DR, GOODMAN, MS, 3907923 income-restricted units of 24 total4 1BR, 8 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20099% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 - Elderly
DURANT FAMILY APTS
20 LINCOLN AVE, DURANT, MS, 3906323 income-restricted units12 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 KIM-CO APTS
24960 HWY 49 E, CRUGER, MS10 income-restricted units8 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030PLANTATION MANOR/LAKEVIEW MANOR
249 LAKEVIEW DR, TCHULA, MS, 3916928 income-restricted units24 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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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