Sherard, MS Low Income Housing

Sherard, MS Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Sherard, MS

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Sherard, 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 Sherard, 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 Sherard, Mississippi - Coahoma County

Studio Apartments $678
One Bedroom Apartments $766
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,038
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,079

List of Low Income Housing in or near Sherard, MS

Bennie S Gooden Estates - Clarksdale

425 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(662) 624-5383
Bennie S Gooden Estates is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bennie S Gooden Estates for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 7.40 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Meadowview Village Apartments - Clarksdale

501 Washington Avenue
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(662) 624-2087
Meadowview Village Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Meadowview Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 7.41 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunflower Manor Apartments - Clarksdale

2109 Cardinal Lane
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601) 746-7984
Sunflower Manor Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sunflower Manor Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 8.14 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunflower Lane Apartments - Clarksdale

2105 Center Street
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601) 624-8098
Sunflower Lane Apartments offers 102 low income one, two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm *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
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 8.23 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chapel Hills Hts - Clarksdale

953 Gooden Cove
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601)624-5540
Chapel Hills Hts is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Chapel Hills Hts for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 8.65 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Willow Park Apartments - Clarksdale

600 Ritchie Street
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601) 627-5374
Willow Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Willow Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 8.81 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Federation Towers - Clarksdale

1160 Ritchie Avenue
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601) 624-4850
Federation Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Federation Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 8.88 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Eastgate Garden Apartments - Clarksdale

1840 Espy Drive
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(662) 627-3519
Eastgate Garden Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Eastgate Garden Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 8.95 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Higgins Mclaurin Arms - Clarksdale

905 Sasse Street
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601) 627-3072
Higgins Mclaurin Arms is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Higgins Mclaurin Arms for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 9.08 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Windcrest Manor - Clarksdale

2401-16 6th Street
Clarksdale, MS - 38614
(601) 627-3312
Windcrest Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Windcrest Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Coahoma County
Listing Location: 9.21 miles from Sherard

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Sherard, 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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