Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hattiesburg, MS
There are 48 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hattiesburg with roughly 2,536 assisted units — including 38 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 38 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $101 to $398 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Hattiesburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hattiesburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burketts Creek I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 167 | — | — |
| Briarfield Homes Public Housing | 148 | — | — |
| Robertson Place Public Housing | 148 | — | — |
| Overlook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $199 | — |
| Piedmont Park I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Forest Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $101 | — |
| Greenbriar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Greenbriar Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $227 | — |
| Pineview Apts PB Section 8 | 90 | $133 | — |
| Pine Haven Estates Ii LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Francis Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $175 | — |
| North Hills Place PB Section 8 | 80 | $323 | — |
| Village at the Beverly LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Preservation Crossing LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Vickers Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Federation Towers Hattiesburg PB Section 8 | 50 | $314 | — |
| Park Pines Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Park Pines Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Piedmont Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pine Haven Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Burketts Creek Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lilac Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Palmer Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Village at the Beverly Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Wesley Manor I PB Section 8 | 40 | $398 | — |
| Palmer Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Burketts Creek V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Haven Heights Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Haven Heights Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Springs Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Burketts Creek Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Beverly Hills Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Campbell Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Wisteria Estates 01 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Wisteria Estates 02 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mill Creek Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Mill Creek Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Eagle Wings I §202 Senior | 24 | $330 | — |
| Mill Creek Place Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Burketts Creek Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Eagle Wing Estates Ii §202 Senior | 20 | $337 | — |
| Pine Haven Heights 99 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Pine Haven Heights Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Wofford Park Apartments §811 | 14 | $315 | — |
| Southern Village Ab&c LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Southern Village A, B, & C LIHTCPB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Southern Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hattiesburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burketts Creek I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 167 | — | — |
| Overlook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $199 | — |
| Piedmont Park I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Forest Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $101 | — |
| Greenbriar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Greenbriar Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $227 | — |
| Pineview Apts PB Section 8 | 90 | $133 | — |
| Francis Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | $175 | — |
| North Hills Place PB Section 8 | 80 | $323 | — |
| Vickers Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Federation Towers Hattiesburg PB Section 8 | 50 | $314 | — |
| Park Pines Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Park Pines Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Piedmont Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pine Haven Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Hattiesburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarfield Homes Public Housing | 148 | — | — |
| Robertson Place Public Housing | 148 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hattiesburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Haven Estates Ii LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Village at the Beverly LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Preservation Crossing LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Village at the Beverly Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Southern Village Ab&c LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Forrest County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Forrest County: studio $766, 1-BR $888, 2-BR $1,047, 3-BR $1,348, 4-BR $1,386.
Full FMR table for Forrest County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hattiesburg
- 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
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Canton, 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.