Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Point, MS
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Point with roughly 475 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $256 to $387 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in West Point
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Point
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Housing Pbra PB Section 8 | 166 | $387 | — |
| Windale Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $256 | — |
| Ridgewood East PB Section 8 | 68 | $272 | — |
| Dunlap Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $290 | — |
| Point Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Henry Clay Retirement Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Green Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| River Heights §811 | 18 | $290 | — |
| Brame Ave LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| Brame Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Point (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Housing Pbra PB Section 8 | 166 | $387 | — |
| Windale Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $256 | — |
| Ridgewood East PB Section 8 | 68 | $272 | — |
| Dunlap Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $290 | — |
| Point Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Henry Clay Retirement Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Green Oaks Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Brame Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Point
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brame Ave LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clay County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clay County: studio $708, 1-BR $713, 2-BR $842, 3-BR $1,159, 4-BR $1,412.
Full FMR table for Clay County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Point
- 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.