Forest Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Jackson, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Park Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jackson, MS with 120 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $260/month on average.
120
total units
94%
occupancy
$260
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1651 Forest Ave, Jackson, MS 39213 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,105/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,350/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Forest Park Apts
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 1651 Forest Ave, Jackson; 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 (~$260/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Manor PB Section 8 | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| Northwood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 1.7 km |
| Pines Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 1.7 km |
| Ncba Estates of Jackson PB Section 8 | Jackson | 1.7 km |
| Lincoln Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 2.4 km |
| Alexander Waites Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | Jackson | 2.4 km |
| Azalea Christian Manor PB Section 8 | Jackson | 2.8 km |
| North Park Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest Park Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Forest Park Apts?
Residents report average rents near $260/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 Forest Park Apts?
Contact the management office at 1651 Forest Ave in Jackson. 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.