Jackson Housing Authority

2747 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS, 39213
(601) 362-0885



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About Jackson Housing Authority

The Jackson Housing Authority is a quasi-public body whose primary function is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income families. The housing authority owns and manages three housing developments: Whiterock Homes, Willow Grove Apartments, and Golden Key Apartments. The Housing Authority is the contract administrator for seven Section 8 developments: Metro Manor, Belhaven Manor, Apple Manor, Berwood Apartments, Lakeview Manor, North Hills Apartment and Rebelwood Apartments.

Additional Information

As of March 2017, the Jackson Housing Authority waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program is closed. The waiting list for their Public Housing site Golden Key Apartments (elderly/disabled only, 1 bedroom/occupant) may be open and you may apply by visiting the central office at 2747 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213 during normal business hours.



Program Summary for Jackson Housing Authority

Jackson Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Jackson Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 186 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Jackson Housing Authority administered a total of 784 Section 8 Vouchers. Jackson Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Jackson Housing Authority is located at 2747 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS, 39213 and serves the city of Jackson. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Jackson Housing Authority at, (601) 362-0885 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Jackson Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 4
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 784
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 186
Waiting list for the Jackson Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Rankin County, MS

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Rankin County, MS:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $24,850
  • $28,400
  • $31,950
  • $35,450
  • $38,300
  • $41,150
  • $44,000
  • $46,800
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $14,900
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $39,700
  • $45,400
  • $51,050
  • $56,700
  • $61,250
  • $65,800
  • $70,350
  • $74,850

2017 Fair Market Rents for Rankin County, MS

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Rankin County, MS:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$596 $710 $856 $1083 $1254



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI Jackson MS 4,935 136 Open 4.26 Miles Contact
Canton Housing Authority Canton Housing Authority Canton MS N/A N/A Open 21.44 Miles Contact
Hazlehurst Housing Authority Hazlehurst Housing Authority Hazlehurst MS 250 136 Open 33.65 Miles Contact
Yazoo City Housing Authority Yazoo City Housing Authority Yazoo City MS N/A N/A Open 38.24 Miles Contact
Vicksburg Housing Authority Vicksburg Housing Authority Vicksburg MS N/A N/A Open 38.27 Miles Contact
Forest Housing Authority Forest Housing Authority Forest MS N/A N/A Open 42.8 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Jackson Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
191
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Rankin County Quick Facts

Population: 148,070
Persons Per Household: 2.6
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 13%
Homeownership Rate: 75.5%
Housing Units: 57,435
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,897
Median Household Income: $57,380