Canal Street Public Housing Tupelo, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canal Street is a Public Housing community in Tupelo, MS with 387 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
387
total units
94%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1626 Lockridge St, Tupelo, MS 38804 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,674/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,843/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Canal Street
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 1626 Lockridge St, Tupelo; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Tupelo
- Kirkwood Apts/the Glen at Kirkwood LIHTCPB Section 8
- Azalea Gardens - Tupelo LIHTCPB Section 8
- Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tupelo Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- 010 - Meadow Park PB Section 8
- South Park Manor PB Section 8
- Hilldale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barley Court Apts PB Section 8
- Magnolia Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Timberlawn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tulip Creek LIHTC | Tupelo | 1.4 km |
| Tupelo Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tupelo | 2.2 km |
| Clayton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tupelo | 2.4 km |
| Carnation Village LIHTC | Tupelo | 3.3 km |
| Gateway West Apts/oak Creek Apts PB Section 8 | Tupelo | 3.4 km |
| Hancock Estates LIHTC | Tupelo | 3.7 km |
| Traceway Villa Apts PB Section 8 | Tupelo | 4.7 km |
| Canal Street Ii Public Housing | Tupelo | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Tupelo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canal Street 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 Canal Street?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Canal Street?
Contact the management office at 1626 Lockridge St in Tupelo. 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.