Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oxford, MS
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oxford with roughly 684 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $450 per month. Median reported wait: about 115 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Oxford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oxford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cb Webb Townhouses Public Housing | 212 | $450 | 115 mo |
| Anderson Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Belle Rivers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Eastover LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oxford Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Owens Place Ix LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Brittany Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Brittany Arms Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Brittany Arms Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Canterbury Crest PB Section 8 | 23 | $300 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Oxford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Belle Rivers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Heritage Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Brittany Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Brittany Arms Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Canterbury Crest PB Section 8 | 23 | $300 | — |
Public housing developments in Oxford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cb Webb Townhouses Public Housing | 212 | $450 | 115 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Oxford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastover LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Oxford Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Owens Place Ix LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Brittany Arms Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lafayette County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lafayette County: studio $1,047, 1-BR $1,053, 2-BR $1,243, 3-BR $1,539, 4-BR $1,646.
Full FMR table for Lafayette County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Oxford
- 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
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, 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.