Oxford Housing Authority

900 Molly Barr Road, Oxford, MS, 38655
(662) 234-7524



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About Oxford Housing Authority

Oxford Housing Authority was organized in the late 1960s with the construction of the first multifamily housing complex in Oxford. The Authority has grown from those original 100 units to 312 units of rental housing scattered over 5 sites throughout the City. The Mayor, Board of Aldermen and citizens of Oxford strongly support the Oxford Housing Authority and the families we so proudly serve.

As the City's slogan states, Oxford really is A Nice Place To Live. With a City population of about 11,000, Oxford is home to the University of Mississippi, which allows our citizens access to many cultural and educational opportunities. The City's school system is among the very best in the State of Mississippi with a Level 5 rating. The unemployment rate in Lafayette County has been the lowest in the State for many years. Having been named by numerous magazines and surveys as one of the top retirement sites in the nation, Oxford has many amenities, organizations and opportunities that enrich the lives of its citizenry.

Oxford Housing Authority and the City of Oxford, Mississippi . . . truly Nice Places to Live.


Program Summary for Oxford Housing Authority

Oxford 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. Oxford Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Oxford Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Oxford Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Oxford Housing Authority is located at 900 Molly Barr Road, Oxford, MS, 38655 and serves the city of Oxford. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Oxford Housing Authority at, (662) 234-7524 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


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


2022 Income Limits for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, MS:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $25,350
  • $29,000
  • $32,600
  • $36,200
  • $39,100
  • $42,000
  • $44,900
  • $47,800
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,200
  • $17,400
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $40,550
  • $46,350
  • $52,150
  • $57,900
  • $62,550
  • $67,200
  • $71,800
  • $76,450

2017 Fair Market Rents for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, MS:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$646 $779 $925 $1232 $1275



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Water Valley Housing Authority Water Valley Housing Authority Water Valley MS N/A N/A Open 16.89 Miles Contact
Sardis Housing Authority Sardis Housing Authority Sardis MS N/A N/A Open 23.4 Miles Contact
Holly Springs Housing Authority Holly Springs Housing Authority Holly Springs MS N/A N/A Open 27.69 Miles Contact
Senatobia Housing Authority Senatobia Housing Authority Senatobia MS 320 203 Open 29.34 Miles Contact
Pontotoc Housing Authority Pontotoc Housing Authority Pontotoc MS N/A N/A Open 30.73 Miles Contact

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Oxford Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
212
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Lafayette County Quick Facts

Population: 52,930
Persons Per Household: 2.77
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 25.6%
Homeownership Rate: 59.4%
Housing Units: 23,283
Yearly Income Per Person: $21,388
Median Household Income: $43,328