Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Canton, MS

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Madison County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Canton, MS.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Madison County, MS$79,900Very Low Income (50%)$36,000$39,950$43,150$46,350$49,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $57,550$63,900$69,050$74,150$79,250

Madison County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Madison County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Madison County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Canton Housing Authority

120 Faith Lane
Canton, MS - 39046
Madison County
Website: https://cantonha.org/
Phone Number: (601) 859-4032

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Canton, MS

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Canton, MS. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Canton, MS Madison County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$812Estimated $243.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$947Estimated $284.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1171Estimated $351.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1337Estimated $401.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Canton, MS

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Jws Apartments Building K

373k N Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4

Jws Apartments Building L

373l N Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4

Jws Apartments

373 S Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4

North Street

212 W N St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4

Canal Gardens Ii

373b S Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Frey Street Apartments

824 Frey Ln
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Frey Street Ii

828 Frey Ln
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Frey Street Iii

816 Frey Ln
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Frey Street Iv

320 Frey St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Frey Street V

803 Frey Ln
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Years In Service Since: 1989

Union & North

204 W N St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Canal Street D

373 S Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Frey Street V

812 Frey Ln
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

J W S Apartments

373l N Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

J W S Apartments

373f N Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

J W S Apartments

373 S Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

J W S Apartments-k

373k N Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

J W S Apartments-l

373l N Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
3 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1989
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pecan Village

1415 Hwy 16 W
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1990

Academy Street Apartments

Academy St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Canton Manor Apartments

1110 Holmes Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Canton Village Apartments

519 Henry Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
2 Bedroom apartments 42
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lula B Covington

1101 Holmes Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 72
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Madison Heights Apartments

707 Mace St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 64
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Royal Estates Apartments

1106 Holmes Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kingston Place I

112 Johnson Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Camden Park Apartments

107 Parkview Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 96
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 96
2 Bedroom apartments 96
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cypress Meadow Apartments

373 S Canal St
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 44
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kingston Place Ii

140 Harrington Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 122
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 122
3 Bedroom apartments 113
4 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Marabella Estates Phase I

117 Sunset Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
2 Bedroom apartments 5
3 Bedroom apartments 31
4 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Marabella Estates Phase Ii

127 Sunset Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 15
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Park View Estates

116 Dogwood Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
3 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Camden Park Apartments Phase Ii

106 Parkview Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woodcreek Homes

Frey Lane And Mace Street
Canton, MS - 39046
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 30
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Canton, MS

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Madison County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Lula B Covington Apts

1101 Holmes Ave
Canton, MS - 39046
Phone: (601)859-8300
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Canton Garden Apt

619 Martin Luther King Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Phone: (601) 859-3997
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Canton Family Units

390-a Ricks Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Phone: (601) 859-4780
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Canton Estates

388-16 Ricks Dr
Canton, MS - 39046
Phone: (601) 859-7014
Total Apartment Units: 121
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MS?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.