Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Greenwood, MS
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Greenwood with roughly 1,877 assisted units — including 27 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $172 to $347 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Greenwood
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Greenwood
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Public Housing | 209 | $279 | 8 mo |
| Williams Landing Apts PB Section 8 | 200 | $176 | — |
| Henry Homes Public Housing | 199 | $292 | 11 mo |
| Maureen A.s. Jones Apt PB Section 8 | 105 | $231 | — |
| Leflore Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Earnestine Mcneace Apartments PB Section 8 | 81 | $341 | — |
| Ernestine Mcneace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| W J Bishop Apartments PB Section 8 | 81 | $311 | — |
| Browning Road Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Maureen Anna Snowden Jones LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Terrace Gardens Apts PB Section 8 | 64 | $172 | — |
| Williamsburg Estates I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Williamsburg Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Browning Road Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| David L Jordan Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| David L Jordan Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Malmaison Villas PB Section 8 | 40 | $318 | — |
| Cottonwood Glen §202 Senior | 39 | $347 | — |
| Greenwood Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Henry Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| David L Jordan Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Henderson & Baird Lofts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Greenwood Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| East Haven Apartments Inc §811 | 16 | $308 | — |
| Evergood Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Beacon Harbor Ii PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Walthall Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Beacon Harbor PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Meeks Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Melton Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Henry Street Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 1989 Rental Rehab LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Low Income Housing LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Low Income Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Polly Upshaw LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Greenwood (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Landing Apts PB Section 8 | 200 | $176 | — |
| Maureen A.s. Jones Apt PB Section 8 | 105 | $231 | — |
| Leflore Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Earnestine Mcneace Apartments PB Section 8 | 81 | $341 | — |
| Ernestine Mcneace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| W J Bishop Apartments PB Section 8 | 81 | $311 | — |
| Maureen Anna Snowden Jones LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Parkway Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Terrace Gardens Apts PB Section 8 | 64 | $172 | — |
| Williamsburg Estates I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Williamsburg Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Browning Road Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| David L Jordan Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| David L Jordan Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Malmaison Villas PB Section 8 | 40 | $318 | — |
Public housing developments in Greenwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Public Housing | 209 | $279 | 8 mo |
| Henry Homes Public Housing | 199 | $292 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Greenwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning Road Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Henderson & Baird Lofts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Evergood Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| 1989 Rental Rehab LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Low Income Housing LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Leflore County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Leflore County: studio $638, 1-BR $642, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,055, 4-BR $1,115.
Full FMR table for Leflore County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Greenwood
- 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
- Itta Bena, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Canton, MS
- Southaven, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.