How many low income apartments are in Brookhaven, MS?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Brookhaven with approximately 589 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Brookhaven?

Tenant-paid rents in Brookhaven's assisted buildings typically range from about $249 to $400 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Brookhaven?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Brookhaven?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lincoln County: about $649/mo for one-bedroom and $852/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brookhaven, MS

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brookhaven with roughly 589 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $249 to $400 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

589

subsidized units

$325

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Brookhaven

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brookhaven

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cloverdale/brookwood Public Housing	118	$348	19 mo
Lincoln Vil-eastview Public Housing	79	$380	3 mo
Kingsborough Apts PB Section 8	70	$356	—
North Haven Apts PB Section 8	64	$257	—
Brookhaven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Brooks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Mill Creek LIHTC	48	—	—
The Brooks Apts LIHTC	47	—	—
Oakview Apartments Public Housing	34	$332	6 mo
Southview Public Housing	17	$400	—
North Haven Apts PB Section 8	16	$249	—

Section 8 apartments in Brookhaven (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Kingsborough Apts PB Section 8	70	$356	—
North Haven Apts PB Section 8	64	$257	—
Brookhaven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Brooks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
North Haven Apts PB Section 8	16	$249	—

Public housing developments in Brookhaven

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cloverdale/brookwood Public Housing	118	$348	19 mo
Lincoln Vil-eastview Public Housing	79	$380	3 mo
Oakview Apartments Public Housing	34	$332	6 mo
Southview Public Housing	17	$400	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brookhaven

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mill Creek LIHTC	48	—	—
The Brooks Apts LIHTC	47	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lincoln County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln County: studio $645, 1-BR $649, 2-BR $852, 3-BR $1,126, 4-BR $1,129.

Full FMR table for Lincoln County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Brookhaven

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.