Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tupelo, MS
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tupelo with roughly 2,542 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $157 to $446 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Tupelo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tupelo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Apts/the Glen at Kirkwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 410 | — | — |
| Canal Street Public Housing | 387 | $398 | 3 mo |
| Azalea Gardens - Tupelo LIHTCPB Section 8 | 242 | — | — |
| Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 241 | — | — |
| Tupelo Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| 010 - Meadow Park PB Section 8 | 121 | $436 | — |
| South Park Manor PB Section 8 | 112 | $236 | — |
| Hilldale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $202 | — |
| Barley Court Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $292 | — |
| Magnolia Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Timberlawn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $349 | — |
| Barley Court Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Barley Court Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tulip Creek LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Flowerdale Commons LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Tupelo Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hancock Estates LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| King Pines LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Carnation Village LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Traceway Villa Apts PB Section 8 | 31 | $446 | — |
| Haven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Haven Rentals PB Section 8 | 28 | $356 | — |
| Gateway West Apts/oak Creek Apts PB Section 8 | 25 | $157 | — |
| Clayton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Canal Street Ii Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Tupelo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Apts/the Glen at Kirkwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 410 | — | — |
| Azalea Gardens - Tupelo LIHTCPB Section 8 | 242 | — | — |
| Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 241 | — | — |
| Tupelo Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| 010 - Meadow Park PB Section 8 | 121 | $436 | — |
| South Park Manor PB Section 8 | 112 | $236 | — |
| Hilldale Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $202 | — |
| Barley Court Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $292 | — |
| Magnolia Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Timberlawn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $349 | — |
| Barley Court Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Barley Court Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Tupelo Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Traceway Villa Apts PB Section 8 | 31 | $446 | — |
| Haven Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Tupelo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Street Public Housing | 387 | $398 | 3 mo |
| Canal Street Ii Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Tupelo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulip Creek LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Flowerdale Commons LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Hancock Estates LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| King Pines LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Carnation Village LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lee County: studio $847, 1-BR $852, 2-BR $994, 3-BR $1,257, 4-BR $1,316.
Full FMR table for Lee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Tupelo
- 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
- Baldwyn, MS
- Plantersville, MS
- Saltillo, MS
- Shannon, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Columbus, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.