Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cleveland, MS
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cleveland with roughly 919 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $210 to $356 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cleveland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cleveland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | $210 | — |
| Eastgate Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Cleveland Pch Residential Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Camellia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $300 | — |
| Carpenter Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Bolivar Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| South Central Village of the Elderly LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| South Central Village for Elderly PB Section 8 | 60 | $356 | — |
| United Family Life Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Turntable Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| United Family Life Village Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bolivar Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| United Family Life Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Hyman Lucas Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Gerald Lance Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Paul Brazwell Residential Cent §811 | 12 | $305 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cleveland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | $210 | — |
| Eastgate Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Cleveland Pch Residential Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Camellia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $300 | — |
| Carpenter Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Bolivar Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| South Central Village for Elderly PB Section 8 | 60 | $356 | — |
| United Family Life Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Turntable Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| United Family Life Village Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bolivar Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| United Family Life Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Hyman Lucas Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cleveland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Village of the Elderly LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Gerald Lance Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bolivar County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bolivar County: studio $638, 1-BR $642, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,096, 4-BR $1,115.
Full FMR table for Bolivar County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cleveland
- 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
- Mound Bayou, MS
- Rosedale, MS
- Shelby, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.