Beacon Homes Public Housing Laurel, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Beacon Homes is a Public Housing community in Laurel, MS with 78 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $336/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 32 months.
78
total units
99%
occupancy
$336
avg resident rent
32 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 837 Leontyne Price Blvd, Laurel, MS 39440 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,047/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,444/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Beacon Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 837 Leontyne Price Blvd, Laurel; 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 (~$336/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Laurel
- Triangle Homes LIHTCPublic Housing
- Arco/windsor Public Housing
- Shadowood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brown Circle Public Housing
- Cooks Avenue Apts PB Section 8
- Lone Oak Apts PB Section 8
- Lone Oak Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Park Village Apartments PB Section 8
- West Beacon Villas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Beacon Homes LIHTCPublic Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 0.8 km |
| Triangle Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | Laurel | 1.4 km |
| Triangle Homes, Phase Iii LIHTC | Laurel | 1.4 km |
| Laurel Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 2 km |
| Laurel Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 2.8 km |
| Laurel Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 2.8 km |
| Laurel Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 4.5 km |
| Palisades Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Laurel
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Beacon Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Beacon Homes?
Residents report average rents near $336/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 Beacon Homes?
Contact the management office at 837 Leontyne Price Blvd in Laurel. 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.