How many low income apartments are in Waynesboro, MS?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Waynesboro with approximately 210 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Waynesboro?

Tenant-paid rents in Waynesboro's assisted buildings typically range from about $237 to $385 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 Waynesboro?

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 Waynesboro?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Wayne County: about $713/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 Waynesboro, MS

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waynesboro with roughly 210 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $237 to $385 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.

assisted properties

210

subsidized units

$311

typical rent

19 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waynesboro

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waynesboro

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Fieldcrest Apts PB Section 8	60	$237	—
Magnolia Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Lakeway Public Housing	50	$385	19 mo
Chickasawhay Apts PB Section 8	40	$317	—

Section 8 apartments in Waynesboro (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
Fieldcrest Apts PB Section 8	60	$237	—
Magnolia Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Chickasawhay Apts PB Section 8	40	$317	—

Public housing developments in Waynesboro

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
Lakeway Public Housing	50	$385	19 mo

Voucher rent limits: Wayne County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wayne County: studio $708, 1-BR $713, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,098, 4-BR $1,118.

Full FMR table for Wayne County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Waynesboro

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.