Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi
The Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi
The Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi is based in Biloxi, Harrison County, MS and administers 1,632 Section 8 vouchers and 157 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS005. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,220. Occupancy: 74%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01 (All other areas).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 90% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39501 | $750 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,540 |
| 39503 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,770 |
| 39507 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $1,790 |
| 39530 | $710 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 39531 | $840 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,520 | $1,720 |
| 39532 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,800 |
| 39534 | $730 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,480 |
| 39540 | $920 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,880 |
| 39560 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,300 | $1,670 | $1,890 |
| 39565 | $970 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,520 | $1,780 |
| 39571 | $800 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
| 39573 | $840 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,590 |
| 39574 | $780 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,590 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi
330 Benachi Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: (228) 374-7771
Official website: biloxihousing.org
Email updates
About The Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi operates 157 public housing units and administers 1,632 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,220 households. With an occupancy rate of 74%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of its community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Biloxi ranks second among the two authorities that share its service area, which includes 13 ZIP codes. In the state of Mississippi, it holds the seventh position in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 14 authorities. Its peer, the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII, administers significantly more vouchers, with 8,285.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,010 to $1,270, with an average of $1,115. This is higher than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39560 at $1,270, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39573 at $1,010.
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.
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIIIGulfport, MS, 8,285 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.