Harriston, MS Low Income Housing

Harriston, MS Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Harriston, MS

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Harriston, 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 Harriston, 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 Harriston, Mississippi - Jefferson County

Studio Apartments $582
One Bedroom Apartments $766
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,037
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,041

List of Low Income Housing in or near Harriston, MS

Martin Luther King Apartments - Fayette

Highway 61 N
Fayette, MS - 39069
601-786-3521
Martin Luther King Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Martin Luther King Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 5.99 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Polly Beverly Apartments - Fayette

Highway 61 N
Fayette, MS - 39069
601-786-6446
Polly Beverly Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Polly Beverly Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 5.99 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Holiday Apartments - Natchez

601 0ld Washington Rd
Natchez, MS - 39120
228-818-3226
Holiday Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Holiday Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 10.10 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bude Apartments - Bude

460 Gerard St.
Bude, MS - 39630
601-384-2140
Bude Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bude Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 21.56 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pride Community Association - Waterproof

520 Fifth Street
Waterproof, LA - 71375
318-574-9966
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Home Improvement and Rehabilitation 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
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 21.61 miles from Harriston


Jeffersonian Apartments - Natchez

14 T Waring Bennett Jr Rd
Natchez, MS - 39120
(601) 446-5341
Jeffersonian Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Jeffersonian Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 22.01 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Oak Ridge Manor Apartments - Natchez

301 Mcneely Rd
Natchez, MS - 39120
(601) 445-9771
Oak Ridge Manor Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Oak Ridge Manor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 22.19 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cambridge Heights - Natchez

311 Dumas Dr
Natchez, MS - 39120
(601) 442-7830
Cambridge Heights is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cambridge Heights for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 22.26 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Holiday Apartments Affordable Living - Natchez

601 Old Washington Rd
Natchez, MS - 39120
(601) 653-4061
Holiday Apartments are 115 units, with 2, 3, 4, & 5 bedroom apartment homes, based on income. Applications are accepted and processed Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm on a first come first serve basis but you can make an appointment by calling the office to process any other day and time available. The staff will explain the program and advise you what needs to be done to complete the process. ...see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 22.51 miles from Harriston


Saint Francis Apartments - Natchez

315-a Lumber St
Natchez, MS - 39120
601-445-9799
Saint Francis Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Saint Francis Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Jefferson County
Listing Location: 23.68 miles from Harriston

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Harriston, 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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