Joe Prichard Homes Public Housing Canton, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joe Prichard Homes is a Public Housing community in Canton, MS with 150 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average.
150
total units
81%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Dobson Ave, Canton, MS 39046 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,080/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,540/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Joe Prichard Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 201 Dobson Ave, Canton; 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 (~$341/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Canton
- Kingston Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Canton Estates PB Section 8
- Canton Garden Apts PB Section 8
- Camden Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lula B Covington Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Madison Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Canton Family Units PB Section 8
- Woodcreek Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cypress Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pecan Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Canal Street D LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Jws Apts LIHTC | Canton | 0.8 km |
| Abc's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 1.4 km |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 1.4 km |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 1.4 km |
| J W S Apts-k LIHTCPB Section 8 | Canton | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Canton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joe Prichard Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Joe Prichard Homes?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 Joe Prichard Homes?
Contact the management office at 201 Dobson Ave in Canton. 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.