Caritas Manor §202 Senior Petal, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Caritas Manor is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Petal, MS with 32 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $400/month on average.
32
total units
100%
occupancy
$400
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 W Tenth Ave, Petal, MS 39465 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,852/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,852/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Caritas Manor
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 145 W Tenth Ave, Petal; 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 (~$400/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briarfield Homes Public Housing | Hattiesburg | 1.7 km |
| Preservation Crossing LIHTC | Hattiesburg | 1.7 km |
| Robertson Place Public Housing | Hattiesburg | 2.8 km |
| Federation Towers Hattiesburg PB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 2.8 km |
| Francis Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 3.4 km |
| Vickers Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 3.4 km |
| Lilac Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 3.4 km |
| Pine Haven Estates Ii LIHTC | Hattiesburg | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Petal
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Caritas Manor have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Caritas Manor?
Residents report average rents near $400/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 Caritas Manor?
Contact the management office at 145 W Tenth Ave in Petal. 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.