Housing authoritiesMSMississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII is based in McComb, Pike County, MS and administers 1,605 Section 8 vouchers and 120 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS057. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,445. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2020-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $25 | $31 | n/a | n/a | $52 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $30 | $33 | $39 | $49 | $60 |
| Heating (Electric) | $14 | $15 | $22 | $24 | $25 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $8 | $8 | $10 | $12 | $14 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $11 | $13 | $15 | $18 | $20 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $13 |
| Other Electric | $12 | $13 | $14 | $15 | $21 |
| Air Conditioning | $12 | $13 | $21 | $23 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $13 | $14 | $17 | $22 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $15 | $17 | $22 | $24 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $15 | $21 | $24 |
| Water | $12 | $12 | $13 | $15 | $21 |
| Sewer | $13 | $13 | $15 | $21 | $23 |
| Trash Collection | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Range/Microwave | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Refrigerator | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII
- October 20, 2026 5:00 PM-6:30 PMThe Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII has scheduled an event for October 20, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
- September 15, 2026 5:00 PM-6:30 PM* (Annual Plan Public Hearing)The Annual Plan Public Hearing will be held on September 15, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
- June 16, 2026 5:00 PM-6:30 PMAn event scheduled for June 16, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
- April 20, 2026 5:00 PM-6:30 PMAn event scheduled for April 20, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
- Housing Authority Board MeetingsThe Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII announces upcoming board meetings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39635 | $870 | $960 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,460 |
| 39641 | $850 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,350 |
| 39648 | $880 | $960 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,470 |
| 39652 | $760 | $820 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,280 |
| 39657 | $780 | $840 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,280 |
| 39662 | $780 | $800 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,290 |
| 39666 | $820 | $890 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,360 |
| 39667 | $760 | $770 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,280 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII
909 Delaware Ave, McComb, MS 39648
Phone: (601) 326-2404
Official website: mrha7.org
Email updates
About Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII
Overview
The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII operates 120 public housing units and administers 1,605 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,445 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Pike County, Mississippi.
Scale and standing
The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VII ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, including The Housing Authority of the City of McComb and The Housing Authority of the Town of Summit, both of which do not administer Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the 8th position out of 14 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers in Mississippi.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,010, with an average of $983. This is slightly below the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39667 at $1,010, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39662 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
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.