Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 521 · Households served: 497 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 11
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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