Carousel Place LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Meridian, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carousel Place is a Public Housing community in Meridian, MS with 77 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $316/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 39 months.
77
total units
95%
occupancy
$316
avg resident rent
39 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 47th Ave, Meridian, MS 39307 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,957/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,789/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Carousel Place
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 539 47th Ave, Meridian; 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 (~$316/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Meridian
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- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- George M. Reese Courts Public Housing
- Mtn. View Village Public Housing
- Highway Village Public Housing
- Frank Berry Courts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marion Road Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marion Road Apts PB Section 8
- Deville Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- College Park Apts PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J T Davis Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 0.8 km |
| Sowashee Courts Public Housing | Meridian | 2 km |
| Village Apts PB Section 8 | Meridian | 2.4 km |
| Cedar Bend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 2.8 km |
| Fairfield Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 3.4 km |
| Miller Park Apartments §811 | Meridian | 3.4 km |
| North Hills Manor PB Section 8 | Meridian | 4.5 km |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Meridian
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carousel Place have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Carousel Place?
Residents report average rents near $316/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 Carousel Place?
Contact the management office at 539 47th Ave in Meridian. 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.