Dorchester Place Apts PB Section 8 Southaven, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dorchester Place Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Southaven, MS with 54 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $328/month on average.
54
total units
96%
occupancy
$328
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1725S Dorchester Dr, Southaven, MS 38671 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,643/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,429/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Dorchester Place 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 1725S Dorchester Dr, Southaven; 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 (~$328/mo average here).
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- South Park Garden Apts PB Section 8
- South Park Gardens LIHTC
- Hampton Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Run PB Section 8 | Horn Lake | 2 km |
| Horn Lake Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Horn Lake | 2.2 km |
| Westwind Duplexes & Townhomes LIHTC | Horn Lake | 2.2 km |
| Gateway Apts at Goodman Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | Horn Lake | 2.5 km |
| Countryside Apartments LIHTC | Horn Lake | 2.8 km |
| Horn Lake Villas LIHTC | Horn Lake | 2.8 km |
| Lake Villa Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Horn Lake | 2.8 km |
| Parkway Horn Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | Horn Lake | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dorchester Place 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 Dorchester Place Apts?
Residents report average rents near $328/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 Dorchester Place Apts?
Contact the management office at 1725S Dorchester Dr in Southaven. 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.