Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Laurel, MS
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Laurel with roughly 1,436 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $145 to $352 per month. Median reported wait: about 34 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Laurel
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Laurel
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 124 | $352 | 37 mo |
| Arco/windsor Public Housing | 114 | $342 | 34 mo |
| Shadowood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Brown Circle Public Housing | 110 | $334 | 18 mo |
| Cooks Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $346 | — |
| Lone Oak Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $206 | — |
| Lone Oak Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| South Park Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $145 | — |
| West Beacon Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Beacon Homes Public Housing | 78 | $336 | 32 mo |
| Beacon Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 72 | $332 | 36 mo |
| Triangle Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Laurel Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| University Commons PB Section 8 | 30 | $340 | — |
| Laurel Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Beacon Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Triangle Homes, Phase Iii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Palisades Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Palisades Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| First Avenue Group Home §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Laurel (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadowood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Cooks Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $346 | — |
| Lone Oak Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $206 | — |
| Lone Oak Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| South Park Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $145 | — |
| West Beacon Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Laurel Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Laurel Gardens Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| University Commons PB Section 8 | 30 | $340 | — |
| Laurel Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Palisades Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Palisades Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Laurel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 124 | $352 | 37 mo |
| Arco/windsor Public Housing | 114 | $342 | 34 mo |
| Brown Circle Public Housing | 110 | $334 | 18 mo |
| Beacon Homes Public Housing | 78 | $336 | 32 mo |
| Beacon Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 72 | $332 | 36 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Laurel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 124 | $352 | 37 mo |
| Beacon Homes LIHTCPublic Housing | 72 | $332 | 36 mo |
| Triangle Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Beacon Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Triangle Homes, Phase Iii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jones County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jones County: studio $694, 1-BR $699, 2-BR $917, 3-BR $1,099, 4-BR $1,247.
Full FMR table for Jones County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Laurel
- 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
- Ellisville, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, 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.