Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Jackson
The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson
The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson is based in Jackson, Hinds County, MS and administers 1,123 Section 8 vouchers and 34 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS103. Program type: Combined. Households served: 987. Occupancy: 85%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-05-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity (Electric) | $78 | $88 |
| Gas (Natural Gas) | $95 | $105 |
| Water | $89 | $98 |
| Sewer | $0 | $0 |
| Garbage | $37 | $37 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39041 | $770 | $780 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39056 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,770 |
| 39058 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,770 |
| 39059 | $770 | $780 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39066 | $880 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,350 |
| 39071 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,610 |
| 39154 | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 39170 | $980 | $990 | $1,150 | $1,370 | $1,510 |
| 39174 | $890 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 39175 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,580 |
| 39201 | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,080 |
| 39202 | $910 | $920 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,410 |
| 39203 | $770 | $780 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,190 |
| 39204 | $930 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 39206 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,700 |
| 39209 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 39210 | $950 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,460 |
| 39211 | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $1,950 |
| 39212 | $1,130 | $1,130 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,730 |
| 39213 | $820 | $820 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,260 |
| 39216 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $1,810 |
| 39217 | $820 | $820 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,260 |
| 39269 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 39272 | $1,360 | $1,370 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson
2747 Livingston Rd, Jackson, MS 39213
Phone: (601) 362-0885
Official website: jacksonhousing.org
Email updates
About The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson operates 34 public housing units and administers 1,123 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 987 households. The authority maintains an occupancy rate of 85% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Jackson ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. It is also the ninth largest voucher provider in the state, out of 14 authorities with vouchers. Its peer, Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI, administers significantly more vouchers, with 5,813 in total.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $840 to $1,590, with an average of $1,186. This is higher than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 39272 at $1,590, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39041 at $840.
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. VIJackson, MS, 5,813 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.