Quitman 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 | $708/mo | $637 – $779/mo |
| 1 BR | $713/mo | $642 – $784/mo |
| 2 BR | $842/mo | $758 – $926/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,171/mo | $1,054 – $1,288/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,412/mo | $1,271 – $1,553/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Quitman County, MS (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Quitman 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 Quitman 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 Quitman 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 Quitman 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.
LAMBERT COMMUNITY HOUSING
1120 11TH ST, LAMBERT, MS, 3864350 income-restricted units of 51 total35 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027FANNIE SMITH ESTATES
105 BALLENTINE, SLEDGE, MS20 income-restricted units2 1BR, 16 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022LAMBERT SQUARE APTS
33 LAMBERT SQ, LAMBERT, MS, 3864331 income-restricted units of 32 total24 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022MARIE LYLES MEADOWS
413 JONES ST, CRENSHAW, MS, 3862136 income-restricted units4 1BR, 24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19914% 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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