How many low income apartments are in Corinth, MS?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Corinth with approximately 877 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Corinth?

Tenant-paid rents in Corinth's assisted buildings typically range from about $240 to $403 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 Corinth?

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 Corinth?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Alcorn County: about $768/mo for one-bedroom and $842/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Corinth, MS

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Corinth with roughly 877 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $240 to $403 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

877

subsidized units

$322

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Corinth

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Corinth

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Tinnin/pace Terr Public Housing	170	$339	13 mo
Morgan Point Public Housing	160	$291	13 mo
001 - Westhills PB Section 8	145	$403	—
003 - Mimosa PB Section 8	101	$291	—
002 - Hickory & Oak PB Section 8	94	$240	—
Farmington Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Happy Days Apartments LIHTC	50	—	—
Corinthian Arbors §202 Senior	39	$349	—
East Lawn Apartments LIHTC	20	—	—
Timber Hill Alcorn §811	18	$251	—

Section 8 apartments in Corinth (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
001 - Westhills PB Section 8	145	$403	—
003 - Mimosa PB Section 8	101	$291	—
002 - Hickory & Oak PB Section 8	94	$240	—
Farmington Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—

Public housing developments in Corinth

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
Tinnin/pace Terr Public Housing	170	$339	13 mo
Morgan Point Public Housing	160	$291	13 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Corinth

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
Happy Days Apartments LIHTC	50	—	—
East Lawn Apartments LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Alcorn County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alcorn County: studio $727, 1-BR $768, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,158, 4-BR $1,162.

Full FMR table for Alcorn County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Corinth

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.