Jones 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 | $694/mo | $625 – $763/mo |
| 1 BR | $699/mo | $629 – $769/mo |
| 2 BR | $917/mo | $825 – $1,009/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,099/mo | $989 – $1,209/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,247/mo | $1,122 – $1,372/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jones County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Jones County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Jones County
- The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel
701 Leontyne Price Blvd, Laurel, MS, 39440 · 6014254651
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Jones 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 | $25,350 |
| 2 people | $28,950 |
| 3 people | $32,550 |
| 4 people | $36,150 |
| 5 people | $39,050 |
| 6 people | $41,950 |
| 7 people | $44,850 |
| 8 people | $47,750 |
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 Jones 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.
- 54 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052
BEACON HOMES PHASE II
801 LEONTYNE PRICE BLVD, LAUREL, MS, 39440-000024 income-restricted units10 1BR, 8 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052TRIANGLE HOMES
213 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, LAUREL, MS, 39440-000052 income-restricted units22 1BR, 16 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051TRIANGLE HOMES PHASE II
213 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, LAUREL, MS, 39440-000054 income-restricted units20 1BR, 20 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051TRIANGLE HOMES, PHASE III
213 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, LAUREL, MS, 39440-000018 income-restricted units6 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051PALISADES PARK
2500 OLD AMY ROAD, LAUREL, MS, 39440-000016 income-restricted units8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049PALISADES PARK II
2500 OLD AMY ROAD, LAUREL, MS, 39440-000016 income-restricted units8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049LONE OAK II
101 LONE OAK DRIVE, LAUREL, MS, 39443-0000100 income-restricted units16 1BR, 32 2BR, 44 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20174% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WEST BEACON VILLAS
1304 ROBERTS ST, LAUREL, MS, 39440100 income-restricted units100 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043LAUREL ESTATES II
108 MAPLEWOOD DR, LAUREL, MS, 3944030 income-restricted units30 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042LAUREL ESTATES
106 MAPLEWOOD DR, LAUREL, MS, 3944026 income-restricted units26 3BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
LAUREL GARDENS I
4 LAUREL GARDEN DR, LAUREL, MS, 3944040 income-restricted units20 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 LAUREL GARDENS II
100 S GARDEN DR, LAUREL, MS, 3944029 income-restricted units of 30 total22 3BR, 7 4BR+Built 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039OAK HILL ESTATES
1807 PEARL RIVER DR, LAUREL, MS, 3944034 income-restricted units17 3BR, 17 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030ELMWOOD APTS
106 MIZE ST, ELLISVILLE, MS, 3943731 income-restricted units of 32 total8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028ELLISVILLE APTS
200 HULON ST, ELLISVILLE, MS, 3943723 income-restricted units of 24 total24 2BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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