Panola 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 | $605/mo | $545 – $666/mo |
| 1 BR | $743/mo | $669 – $817/mo |
| 2 BR | $878/mo | $790 – $966/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,121/mo | $1,009 – $1,233/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,455/mo | $1,310 – $1,601/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Panola County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Panola County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Panola County
- The Housing Authority of the City of Sardis
321 Greenhill Cir, Sardis, MS, 38666 · 6624872441
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Panola 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 Panola 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.
BELMONT ROAD ESTATES
799 BELMONT ROAD, SARDIS, MS, 38666-000048 income-restricted units8 1BR, 36 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051GREEN HILL APARTMENTS
201 ATKINS STREET, SARDIS, MS, 38666-000023 income-restricted units of 24 total8 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045GREEN HILL APARTMENTS II
201 ATKINS STREET, SARDIS, MS, 38666-000023 income-restricted units of 24 total8 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045MEADOWVIEW APARTMENTS
150 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BATESVILLE, MS, 38606-000023 income-restricted units of 24 total8 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045OSCAR BARLOW ESTATES
210 JONES STREET, CRENSHAW, MS, 38621-000023 income-restricted units of 24 total24 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045SKYVIEW APTS
201 LESTER ST, BATESVILLE, MS, 38606102 income-restricted units24 1BR, 26 2BR, 28 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044CROSS CREEK APTS
610 HWY 51 N, SARDIS, MS, 3866620 income-restricted units8 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035STEWART MANOR
324 PATTON LN, BATESVILLE, MS, 3860616 income-restricted units4 1BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029TIMBER RIDGE APTS
211 TUBBS RD, BATESVILLE, MS, 3860632 income-restricted units24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 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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