How many low income apartments are in Ruleville, MS?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Ruleville with approximately 154 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ruleville?

Tenant-paid rents in Ruleville's assisted buildings typically range from about $278 to $369 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 Ruleville?

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 Ruleville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Sunflower County: about $642/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 Ruleville, MS

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ruleville with roughly 154 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $278 to $369 per month.

assisted properties

154

subsidized units

$324

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ruleville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ruleville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Head Circle LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Ruleville Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Sunflower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Westgate Apts PB Section 8	24	$369	—
Manor Apartments PB Section 8	20	$354	—
Ruleville Apartments PB Section 8	16	$278	—

Section 8 apartments in Ruleville (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
Head Circle LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Ruleville Villas LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Sunflower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Westgate Apts PB Section 8	24	$369	—
Manor Apartments PB Section 8	20	$354	—
Ruleville Apartments PB Section 8	16	$278	—

Voucher rent limits: Sunflower County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sunflower County: studio $581, 1-BR $642, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,136, 4-BR $1,260.

Full FMR table for Sunflower County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ruleville

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.