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Bay Waveland Housing Authority
Bay Waveland Housing Authority is based in Bay St Louis, Hancock County, MS and administers 521 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MS301. Program type: Combined. Households served: 497. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39426 | $820 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 39466 | $780 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 39470 | $750 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 39520 | $850 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,540 | $1,740 |
| 39525 | $1,170 | $1,370 | $1,650 | $2,120 | $2,400 |
| 39529 | $800 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
| 39556 | $830 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,490 | $1,690 |
| 39571 | $800 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
| 39572 | $850 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,540 | $1,740 |
| 39573 | $840 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,590 |
| 39576 | $730 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,500 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Bay Waveland Housing Authority
601 Lucien Kidd St, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
Phone: (228) 467-4545
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About Bay Waveland Housing Authority
Overview
The Bay Waveland Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 521 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 497 households, maintaining a 95% occupancy rate. The authority's combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher services, though it currently has no public housing units.
Scale and standing
Among the 14 housing authorities in Mississippi that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Bay Waveland Housing Authority ranks 11th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier, serving a significant number of households in Hancock County. While not the largest, it plays a crucial role in providing housing assistance to those in need within its jurisdiction.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,010 to $1,580, with an average of $1,116. This is higher than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 39525 at $1,580, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39576 at $1,010.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.