Francis Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Hattiesburg, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Francis Street Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hattiesburg, MS with 85 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $175/month on average.
85
total units
94%
occupancy
$175
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 Martin Luther King Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,682/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,853/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Francis Street 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 212 Martin Luther King Ave, Hattiesburg; 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 (~$175/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Federation Towers Hattiesburg PB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 0.8 km |
| Park Pines Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.1 km |
| Park Pines Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.1 km |
| Mill Creek Place Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.1 km |
| Piedmont Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.4 km |
| Pine Haven Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.4 km |
| Pine Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.4 km |
| Pine Haven Heights Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hattiesburg | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Francis Street 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 Francis Street Apts?
Residents report average rents near $175/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 Francis Street Apts?
Contact the management office at 212 Martin Luther King Ave in Hattiesburg. 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.