Mount Vernon Housing Authority Public Housing Mount Vernon, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mount Vernon Housing Authority is a Public Housing community in Mount Vernon, TX with 57 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
57
total units
96%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Jackson St, Mount Vernon, TX 75457 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,680/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,579/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Mount Vernon Housing Authority
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 200 Jackson St, Mount Vernon; 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 (~$431/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Logans Pointe LIHTC | Mt Vernon | 2.2 km |
| Logans Pointe LIHTC | Mt Vernon | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Vernon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mount Vernon Housing Authority 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 Mount Vernon Housing Authority?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 Mount Vernon Housing Authority?
Contact the management office at 200 Jackson St in Mount Vernon. 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.