Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tunica, MS
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tunica with roughly 483 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $303 to $325 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Tunica
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tunica
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonland Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cottonland Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Shady Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Academy Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bankston Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Knights of Peter Claver PB Section 8 | 36 | $320 | — |
| Golden Estates PB Section 8 | 32 | $303 | — |
| Tunca Courts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Kpc Apartments Ii §202 Senior | 29 | $325 | — |
| Tunica Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Academy Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Plantation Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tunica (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonland Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cottonland Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Shady Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Academy Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bankston Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Knights of Peter Claver PB Section 8 | 36 | $320 | — |
| Golden Estates PB Section 8 | 32 | $303 | — |
| Tunica Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Academy Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Plantation Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tunica
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunca Courts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Tunica County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tunica County: studio $986, 1-BR $1,073, 2-BR $1,186, 3-BR $1,422, 4-BR $1,570.
Full FMR table for Tunica County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tunica
- 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
- Robinsonville, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Canton, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.