Bennie S. Gooden Apts PB Section 8 Clarksdale, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bennie S. Gooden Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Clarksdale, MS with 80 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $199/month on average.
80
total units
95%
occupancy
$199
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 Washington Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,327/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,403/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Bennie S. Gooden Apts
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 at 425 Washington Ave, Clarksdale; 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 (~$199/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arrington Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clarksdale | 0.8 km |
| Arrington Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clarksdale | 0.8 km |
| Sunflower Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Clarksdale | 1.4 km |
| Sunflower Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Clarksdale | 1.4 km |
| Bourne Units LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clarksdale | 2.5 km |
| Bourne Units LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clarksdale | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bennie S. Gooden Apts 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 Bennie S. Gooden Apts?
Residents report average rents near $199/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 Bennie S. Gooden Apts?
Contact the management office at 425 Washington Ave in Clarksdale. 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.