Wood/reed Street Public Housing Starkville, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wood/reed Street is a Public Housing community in Starkville, MS with 244 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $369/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
244
total units
96%
occupancy
$369
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4A McDowell St, Starkville, MS 39759 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,980/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,586/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Wood/reed Street
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 4A McDowell St, Starkville; 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 (~$369/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Starkville
- Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookville Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chandler Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ferndale Manor Apts PB Section 8
- Southgate Arms LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chandler Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Boardtown Village PB Section 8
- Sandhill Arms LIHTCPB Section 8
- Clark Grove LIHTC
- Reed Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Starkville | 2.4 km |
| Reed Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Starkville | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Starkville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wood/reed Street 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 Wood/reed Street?
Residents report average rents near $369/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 Wood/reed Street?
Contact the management office at 4A McDowell St in Starkville. 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.