Midtown Public Housing Jackson, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Midtown is a Public Housing community in Jackson, MS with 22 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $507/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 112 months.
22
total units
100%
occupancy
$507
avg resident rent
112 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1955 N Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39202 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,073/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,406/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
How to apply at Midtown
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 1955 N Lamar St, 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 (~$507/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jackson
- Highland Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Westgate Hills Apts LIHTC
- Windsor Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Elton Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summer Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Commonwealth Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Glen Oaks Apts LIHTC
- Westwick Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 1.1 km |
| Taylor Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 1.1 km |
| Lakeland Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | Jackson | 1.4 km |
| Madeira Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 2 km |
| Virden Park Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 2.4 km |
| Cade Courtyard Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 2.4 km |
| Longino Oaks LIHTC | Jackson | 2.5 km |
| Magnolia Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jackson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Midtown 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 Midtown?
Residents report average rents near $507/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 Midtown?
Contact the management office at 1955 N Lamar St 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.