Samaritan House Apts PB Section 8 Ocean Springs, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Samaritan House Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ocean Springs, MS with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,679/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,679/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Samaritan House Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 642 Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs; 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 (~$390/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ocean Springs
- Villa Maria Apts PB Section 8
- Lexington Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ocean Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Highland Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colonnades LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet Point Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Biloxi | 3.5 km |
| Bayview Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Biloxi | 4.2 km |
| Brigdewater Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Biloxi | 4.7 km |
| Water Street LIHTC | Biloxi | 4.8 km |
| Park at Lemoyne Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | Diberville | 6 km |
| Estates at Juan de Cuevas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Diberville | 6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Samaritan House Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Samaritan House Apts?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Samaritan House Apts?
Contact the management office at 642 Jackson Ave in Ocean Springs. 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.