Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Meridian, MS
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Meridian with roughly 2,440 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $141 to $421 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Meridian
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Meridian
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 250 | $278 | 22 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 194 | $280 | 16 mo |
| George M. Reese Courts Public Housing | 169 | $293 | 14 mo |
| Mtn. View Village Public Housing | 137 | $284 | 11 mo |
| Highway Village Public Housing | 127 | — | — |
| Frank Berry Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | — | — |
| Marion Road Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Marion Road Apts PB Section 8 | 106 | $269 | — |
| Deville Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $333 | — |
| College Park Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $379 | — |
| Sowashee Courts Public Housing | 99 | $350 | 10 mo |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| North Hills Manor PB Section 8 | 96 | $289 | — |
| St Francis Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $204 | — |
| Village Apts PB Section 8 | 81 | $141 | — |
| Carousel Place LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 77 | $316 | 39 mo |
| J T Davis Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Aldersgate I PB Section 8 | 60 | $417 | — |
| Lauderdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| North Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Cedar Bend Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Meridian Manor §202 Senior | 40 | $307 | — |
| Cedar Bend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Cedar Bend Apts - Meridian LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Fairfield Park Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Miller Park Apartments §811 | 17 | $421 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Meridian (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Berry Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 113 | — | — |
| Marion Road Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Marion Road Apts PB Section 8 | 106 | $269 | — |
| Deville Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | $333 | — |
| College Park Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $379 | — |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| North Hills Manor PB Section 8 | 96 | $289 | — |
| St Francis Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $204 | — |
| Village Apts PB Section 8 | 81 | $141 | — |
| Carousel Place LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 77 | $316 | 39 mo |
| J T Davis Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Aldersgate I PB Section 8 | 60 | $417 | — |
| Lauderdale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| North Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Azalea Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Meridian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 250 | $278 | 22 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 194 | $280 | 16 mo |
| George M. Reese Courts Public Housing | 169 | $293 | 14 mo |
| Mtn. View Village Public Housing | 137 | $284 | 11 mo |
| Highway Village Public Housing | 127 | — | — |
| Sowashee Courts Public Housing | 99 | $350 | 10 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Lauderdale County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lauderdale County: studio $781, 1-BR $812, 2-BR $906, 3-BR $1,204, 4-BR $1,265.
Full FMR table for Lauderdale County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Meridian
- 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
- Hattiesburg, 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.