Lakeshore, MS Low Income Housing

Lakeshore, MS Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lakeshore, MS

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lakeshore, 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 Lakeshore, 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 Lakeshore, Mississippi - Hancock County

Studio Apartments $780
One Bedroom Apartments $944
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,283
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,395

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lakeshore, MS

Waveland Manor Affordable/ Public Housing - Waveland

198 Auderer Boulevard
Waveland, MS - 39576
(228) 467-1488
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units: 47 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: wavelandmanor@macoapts.com Features and Amenities: Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room On-Site Maintenance On-Site Manager Parking Play Ground Range/Hood Refrigerator Smoke Alarms Two-Story This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 4.26 miles from Lakeshore


Waveview Place - Waveland

100 Auderer Blvd
Waveland, MS - 39576
(228) 466-4965
Waveview Place offers 99 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 4.34 miles from Lakeshore


Gates at Coral Bay Affordable/ Public Housing - Waveland

616 Highway 90
Waveland, MS - 39576
(228) 463-2345
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Project based section 8 program Features and Amenities: Central heat and air conditioning Dishwasher Energy star appliances Fridge with ice maker Garbage disposal Handicapped accessible Washers and dryer Wired for cable and Internet Business center Clubhouse Community activities On site officer On-site management Playground Professional 24hr on-call maintenance Swimming pool This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 4.55 miles from Lakeshore


Hancock Housing Resource Center - Waveland

454 Highway 90
Waveland, MS -
228-463-8887
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 5.17 miles from Lakeshore


Easterbrook Apartments Affordable/ Public Housing - Bay Saint Louis

590 Easterbrook
Bay Saint Louis, MS - 39520
(228) 467-1611
Program type: Low-Income / Affordable Housing Number of Units : 47 Floor plans: 1 and 2 bedroom Property email address: easterbrook@macoapts.com Features and Amenities: Central Heat/Air Family Apartments Fire Stops Laundry Room On-Site Maintenance On-Site Manager Parking Range/Hood Refrigerator Single Story Smoke Alarms Two-Story This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 7.11 miles from Lakeshore


Blue Meadow Apartments - Bay Saint Louis

752 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS - 39520
(228) 467-2324
Blue Meadow Apartments offers 40 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 7.23 miles from Lakeshore


Hardwood Apartments - Hardwood

5982 St. B 36
Hardwood, LA -
(504)561-1172
Hardwood Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hardwood Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 7.63 miles from Lakeshore

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Notre Dame De La Mer - Affordable Apartments - Bay Saint Louis

292 Highway 90
Bay Saint Louis, MS - 39520
(228) 467-2885
Notre Dame De La Mer is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Notre Dame De La Mer for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Rent based on 30% of Income ...see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 7.78 miles from Lakeshore

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bay Waveland Housing Authority - Bay St Louis

601 Lucien Kidd St
Bay St Louis, MS - 39520
(228)467-4545
Bay Waveland 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 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
Hancock County
Listing Location: 7.88 miles from Lakeshore


Camille Village - Pass Christian

640 Hurricane Circle
Pass Christian, MS - 39571
228-452-5110
Home style living for the Price of an Apartment!! Become a new resident at beautiful Camille Village located just 5 blocks from the beach. Our Community is different than most apartment complexes in that our rental units are in townhomes or houses so you will have a little yard and not feel cramped like you are in an apartment. All of our spacious units are renovated and include granite countertops, washer/dryers, woodstyle and tile flooring. We also have a great neighborhood community that has a business center, full court basketball, and a playground. We are an affordable housing and tax credit community. So stop by today and become one of our great residents at Camille Village. Open Monday-Friday 8-5 located on 640 Hurricane Cir Pass Christian, MS 39571 Take Menge Ave. North off Hwy 90 Turn left on East North St. Our neighborhoos is 3/4 mile on left...see full details
Hancock County
Listing Location: 13.49 miles from Lakeshore


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lakeshore, 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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