Greenwood, MS Low Income Housing

Greenwood, MS Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Greenwood, MS

How do I qualify for low income housing in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, MS

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, Mississippi - Leflore County

Studio Apartments $582
One Bedroom Apartments $766
Two Bedroom Apartments $963
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,029

List of Low Income Housing in or near Greenwood, MS

Malmaison Villas

Malmaison Villas - Greenwood

907 Gordon St
Greenwood, MS - 38930
(662) 455-4351
Malmaison Villas is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Malmaison Villas for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen including range and refrigerator Individually controlled heat and air conditioning Carpet and tile throughout the apartment Medical alert pendants with monitoring Community Room for resident activities Fully...see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greenwood Housing Authority MS - Greenwood

111 E Washington Street
Greenwood, MS - 38930
(601)453-4822
Greenwood Housing Authority 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...see full details
Leflore County

W. J. Bishop Apartments - Greenwood

1015 Clay Ave
Greenwood, MS - 38930
662-455-9743
W. J. Bishop Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact W. J. Bishop Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Earnestine Mcnease Apartments - Greenwood

601 Mcnease St
Greenwood, MS - 38930
662-455-6013
Earnestine Mcnease Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Earnestine Mcnease Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maureen A. S. Jones Apt - Greenwood

1620 Main St
Greenwood, MS - 38930
662-453-8248
Maureen A. S. Jones Apt is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maureen A. S. Jones Apt for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Terrace Gardens Apartments - Greenwood

1000 Aven Ave
Greenwood, MS - 38930
662-453-6317
Terrace Gardens Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Terrace Gardens Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Beacon Harbor - Greenwood

2714 Highway 82 E
Greenwood, MS - 38930
662-453-6211
Beacon Harbor is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Beacon Harbor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cottonwood Glen - Greenwood

1307 Plantation Dr
Greenwood, MS - 38930
662-453-3800
Cottonwood Glen is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cottonwood Glen for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

East Haven Apartments - Greenwood

2504 Old Browning Road
Greenwood, MS - 38935
662-445-1495
East Haven Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact East Haven Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Delta Apartments

Delta Apartments - Greenwood

2900-1 Browning Rd
Greenwood, MS - 38930
228-818-3226
Delta Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Delta Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Leflore County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Greenwood, 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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