Program: Combined · Public housing units: 389 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,656 · Households served: 2,017 · Occupancy: 66% · ZIP codes served: 9
The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. IV manages 389 public housing units and administers 2,656 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,017 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 66% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Among the housing authorities in the service area, which includes Lowndes, Monroe, Noxubee, and Oktibbeha counties, the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. IV ranks first by voucher count. It stands out as the largest provider in the region, significantly outpacing its peer, The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus, which does not offer any Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide scale, it holds the third position among 14 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $1,030, with an average of $920. This is slightly below the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39705 at $1,030, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39766 at $880.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39701 | $780 | $780 | $910 | $1,240 | $1,260 |
| 39702 | $780 | $780 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,270 |
| 39705 | $920 | $920 | $1,070 | $1,470 | $1,490 |
| 39736 | $780 | $780 | $910 | $1,240 | $1,260 |
| 39740 | $780 | $780 | $910 | $1,230 | $1,260 |
| 39743 | $880 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 39753 | $800 | $800 | $930 | $1,280 | $1,300 |
| 39759 | $930 | $970 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| 39766 | $870 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,410 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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