Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Yazoo City, MS
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Yazoo City with roughly 1,085 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $101 to $377 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Yazoo City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Yazoo City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Affordable Communities LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| Shady Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $101 | — |
| Yazoo Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Magnolia Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Oak Haven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $290 | — |
| Willow Wood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $218 | — |
| Yazoo City Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Broadmoor Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Clubview Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $214 | — |
| Lintonia Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $340 | — |
| League Cove & Robert's Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Genesis Court LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Graystone Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| H a Scott Riverside Apts PB Section 8 | 30 | $314 | — |
| Jonestown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Cornerstone Apartments, Inc. §811 | 12 | $377 | — |
| Kings Daughter & Sons Group PB Section 8 | 12 | $272 | — |
| Lintonia Additions LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Yazoo City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $101 | — |
| Yazoo Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Magnolia Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Oak Haven Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $290 | — |
| Willow Wood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | $218 | — |
| Yazoo City Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Broadmoor Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Clubview Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $214 | — |
| Lintonia Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $340 | — |
| League Cove & Robert's Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Graystone Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| H a Scott Riverside Apts PB Section 8 | 30 | $314 | — |
| Jonestown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Kings Daughter & Sons Group PB Section 8 | 12 | $272 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Yazoo City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Affordable Communities LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| Genesis Court LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lintonia Additions LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Yazoo County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Yazoo County: studio $745, 1-BR $750, 2-BR $984, 3-BR $1,209, 4-BR $1,303.
Full FMR table for Yazoo County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Yazoo City
- 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.