Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Canton, MS
There are 41 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Canton with roughly 1,426 assisted units — including 32 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 37 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $178 to $348 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Canton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Canton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Prichard Homes Public Housing | 150 | $341 | — |
| Kingston Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Canton Estates PB Section 8 | 121 | $276 | — |
| Canton Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $178 | — |
| Camden Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Lula B Covington Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $348 | — |
| Madison Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Canton Family Units PB Section 8 | 61 | $330 | — |
| Woodcreek Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Cypress Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pecan Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Marabella Estates Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Park View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Kingston Place I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Canton Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Sam Estess Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Camden Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Mill Town Place LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Canton Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Royal Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Marabella Estates Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Academy Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Abc's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Canal Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Canal Street D LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Frey Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Frey Street Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Frey Street Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Frey Street Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Frey Street V LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Frey Street V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| J W S Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| J W S Apts-k LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| J W S Apts-l LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Jws Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jws Apts Building K LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jws Apts Building L LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| North Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Union & North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Canton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Canton Estates PB Section 8 | 121 | $276 | — |
| Canton Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $178 | — |
| Camden Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Lula B Covington Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $348 | — |
| Madison Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Canton Family Units PB Section 8 | 61 | $330 | — |
| Woodcreek Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Cypress Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Marabella Estates Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Park View Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Kingston Place I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Canton Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Camden Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Canton Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Prichard Homes Public Housing | 150 | $341 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sam Estess Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Mill Town Place LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Frey Street V LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jws Apts LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jws Apts Building K LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Jws Apts Building L LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| North Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Madison County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Madison County: studio $1,091, 1-BR $1,097, 2-BR $1,288, 3-BR $1,544, 4-BR $1,705.
Full FMR table for Madison County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Canton
- 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
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Southaven, MS
- Clarksdale, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.