Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,710 · Households served: 1,362 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 10
The South Delta Regional Housing Authority operates exclusively through Section 8 vouchers, administering 1,710 vouchers that serve 1,362 households. With a 79% occupancy rate, the authority focuses on providing rental assistance without managing any public housing units. This voucher-only approach ensures that families can find suitable housing within the private market.
The South Delta Regional Housing Authority ranks 6th in the state of Mississippi by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 14 authorities in the state. This places it among the larger voucher programs, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Washington County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $840 to $980, with an average of $854. This is lower than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $980 in ZIP code 38703, while the lowest is $840 in ZIP code 38776.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38701 | $720 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 38703 | $820 | $940 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 38722 | $720 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 38723 | $720 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 38731 | $670 | $740 | $910 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| 38744 | $710 | $790 | $910 | $1,220 | $1,400 |
| 38748 | $720 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 38756 | $720 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 38760 | $720 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,510 |
| 38776 | $730 | $840 | $910 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
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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