Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clarksdale, MS
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clarksdale with roughly 1,268 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $187 to $375 per month. Median reported wait: about 87 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Clarksdale
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clarksdale
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Court Public Housing | 296 | $375 | 87 mo |
| Clarksdale Community Housing LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Higgins Mclaurin Arms PB Section 8 | 105 | $245 | — |
| Sunflower Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $282 | — |
| Chapel Hills Hts PB Section 8 | 100 | $187 | — |
| Eastgate Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $191 | — |
| Bennie S. Gooden Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $199 | — |
| Willow Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $282 | — |
| Windcrest Manor PB Section 8 | 58 | $300 | — |
| Federation Towers Clarksdale PB Section 8 | 52 | $333 | — |
| Campbell Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Meadowview Village Apts PB Section 8 | 39 | $311 | — |
| Arrington Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Sunflower Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 30 | $330 | — |
| Carl Brown Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hicks Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Bourne Units LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Clarksdale (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higgins Mclaurin Arms PB Section 8 | 105 | $245 | — |
| Sunflower Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $282 | — |
| Chapel Hills Hts PB Section 8 | 100 | $187 | — |
| Eastgate Garden Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $191 | — |
| Bennie S. Gooden Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $199 | — |
| Willow Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $282 | — |
| Windcrest Manor PB Section 8 | 58 | $300 | — |
| Federation Towers Clarksdale PB Section 8 | 52 | $333 | — |
| Campbell Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Meadowview Village Apts PB Section 8 | 39 | $311 | — |
| Arrington Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Sunflower Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 30 | $330 | — |
| Carl Brown Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Hicks Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Bourne Units LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Clarksdale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Court Public Housing | 296 | $375 | 87 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Clarksdale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale Community Housing LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Coahoma County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Coahoma County: studio $730, 1-BR $748, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,177, 4-BR $1,380.
Full FMR table for Coahoma County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Clarksdale
- 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
- Friars Point, MS
- Jonestown, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Laurel, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.