Artesia, MS Low Income Housing

Artesia, MS Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Artesia, MS

How do I qualify for low income housing in Artesia, MS?
To qualify for low income housing in Mississippi, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Artesia, MS

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Artesia, MS, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Artesia, MS. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Artesia, Mississippi - Lowndes County

Studio Apartments $648
One Bedroom Apartments $791
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,070
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,276

List of Low Income Housing in or near Artesia, MS

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. IV - Columbus

2845 S Frontage Road
Columbus, MS - 39701
(662) 327-4121
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. IV provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 7.34 miles from Artesia


Starkville Housing Authority - Starkville

101 Pecan Acres
Starkville, MS - 39759
(662)323-5536
Starkville Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 10.34 miles from Artesia


Boardtown Village - Starkville

905-4 N Montgomery St
Starkville, MS - 39759
601-323-3461
Boardtown Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Boardtown Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 10.44 miles from Artesia

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ferndale Manor Apartments. - Starkville

113-1 Lynn Ln
Starkville, MS - 39759
662-323-1535
Ferndale Manor Apartments. is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ferndale Manor Apartments. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 10.86 miles from Artesia

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brookville Gardens - Starkville

305 Everglade Ave
Starkville, MS - 39759
(601)323-8116
Brookville Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brookville Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 11.18 miles from Artesia

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

West Point Housing Authority MS - West Point

805 Ivy Lane
West Point, MS - 39773
(662)495-2004
West Point Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 12.30 miles from Artesia


Ridgewood East - West Point

1311 E Main
West Point, MS - 39773
662-494-7862
Ridgewood East is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ridgewood East for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 13.06 miles from Artesia

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Golden Triangle Housing Services - West Point

2893 Hwy 50 East
West Point, MS - 39773
800-494-1348
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 13.07 miles from Artesia


River Heights Apartments - West Point

210 N Jackson St
West Point, MS - 39773
601-494-9155
River Heights Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact River Heights Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 13.13 miles from Artesia

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Point Place Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - West Point

181 N Forest Street
West Point, MS - 39773
(662) 494-6150
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Project based section 8 program Rents are based on 50% and 60% of the household adjusted gross income. Features and Amenities: Central heat and air conditioning Ceiling fans Dishwasher Energy star appliances Fridge with ice maker Garbage disposal Washers and dryer Wired for cable and Internet Business center Clubhouse Community activities Community services Controlled access On site courtesy officer On-site management Playground Professional 24hr on-call maintenance This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Lowndes County
Listing Location: 13.19 miles from Artesia


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Artesia, MS

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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