Canton Estates PB Section 8 Canton, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canton Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Canton, MS with 121 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $276/month on average.
121
total units
91%
occupancy
$276
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 388 Ricks Dr, Canton, MS 39046 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,101/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,251/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Canton Estates
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 388 Ricks Dr, Canton; 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 (~$276/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Camden Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Abc's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| J W S Apts-k LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| J W S Apts-l LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Jws Apts Building K LIHTC | Canton | 0.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Canton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canton Estates 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 Canton Estates?
Residents report average rents near $276/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 Canton Estates?
Contact the management office at 388 Ricks Dr in Canton. 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.