Bayou Acres PB Section 8 Metcalfe, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bayou Acres is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Metcalfe, MS with 32 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $315/month on average.
32
total units
100%
occupancy
$315
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $12,957/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,556/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 18% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 24% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bayou Acres
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$315/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Metcalfe
- Metcalfe Garden Apts PB Section 8
- Estes Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northland Village Apts PB Section 8 | Greenville | 6.1 km |
| Northland Village Apts PB Section 8 | Greenville | 6.1 km |
| Riverwalk Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greenville | 6.5 km |
| Magnolia Terrace PB Section 8 | Greenville | 6.5 km |
| Riverwalk Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greenville | 6.5 km |
| Delta Towers PB Section 8 | Greenville | 7.1 km |
| Riverbend LIHTC | Greenville | 7.1 km |
| Villa Elizabeth PB Section 8 | Greenville | 7.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Metcalfe
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bayou Acres have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bayou Acres?
Residents report average rents near $315/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bayou Acres?
Contact the management office in Metcalfe. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.