University Commons PB Section 8 Laurel, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
University Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Laurel, MS with 30 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $340/month on average.
30
total units
97%
occupancy
$340
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3804 Barberry Dr, Laurel, MS 39440 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,550/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,593/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at University Commons
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 3804 Barberry Dr, Laurel; 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 (~$340/mo average here).
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- Brown Circle Public Housing
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- Lone Oak Apts PB Section 8
- Lone Oak Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Park Village Apartments PB Section 8
- West Beacon Villas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Beacon Homes Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 2.4 km |
| Palisades Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 2.4 km |
| Palisades Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 2.4 km |
| First Avenue Group Home §811 | Laurel | 2.4 km |
| Laurel Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 4.7 km |
| Laurel Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Laurel | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does University Commons 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 University Commons?
Residents report average rents near $340/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 University Commons?
Contact the management office at 3804 Barberry Dr in Laurel. 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.