How many low income apartments are in Louisville, MS?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Louisville with approximately 445 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Louisville?

Tenant-paid rents in Louisville's assisted buildings typically range from about $298 to $339 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 Louisville?

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 Louisville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Winston 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 Louisville, MS

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Louisville with roughly 445 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $298 to $339 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.

assisted properties

445

subsidized units

$319

typical rent

12 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Louisville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Louisville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Louisville Ha Public Housing	154	$298	12 mo
Winston Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Hudson Place LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Ivy Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
Westside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
709 N Columbus Ave LIHTC	24	—	—
Hudson Place Ii LIHTC	24	—	—
Auburn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Cedar Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Church Street §811	16	$301	—
Focus Manor §811	14	$339	—
Baremore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Louisville (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
Winston Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Hudson Place LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Westside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Auburn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Cedar Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Baremore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	2	—	—

Public housing developments in Louisville

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
Louisville Ha Public Housing	154	$298	12 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Louisville

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
Ivy Apts LIHTC	32	—	—
709 N Columbus Ave LIHTC	24	—	—
Hudson Place Ii LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Winston County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Winston County: studio $727, 1-BR $768, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,111, 4-BR $1,115.

Full FMR table for Winston County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Louisville

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.