Scattered Sites Public Housing Meridian, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Meridian, MS with 194 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $280/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
194
total units
87%
occupancy
$280
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 23rd St, Meridian, MS 39301 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,725/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,869/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 37% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 23rd St, Meridian; 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 (~$280/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Meridian
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- George M. Reese Courts Public Housing
- Mtn. View Village Public Housing
- Highway Village Public Housing
- Frank Berry Courts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marion Road Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marion Road Apts PB Section 8
- Deville Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- College Park Apts PB Section 8
- Sowashee Courts Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 0.8 km |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 2 km |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 2 km |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 2 km |
| Meridian Manor §202 Senior | Meridian | 2 km |
| Lauderdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 2.4 km |
| Miller Park Apartments §811 | Meridian | 2.8 km |
| North Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meridian | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Meridian
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $280/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 200 23rd St in Meridian. 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.