Housing authoritiesMSThe Housing Authority of the City of Meridian
The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian
The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian is based in Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS and administers 405 Section 8 vouchers and 1,107 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MS004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,182. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| 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 The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian
- YouthBuild Application Program AnnouncementThe Housing Authority of the City of Meridian announces that applications for the Fall 2026 YouthBuild program are now open for the Fall FY2025 cohort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39301 | $860 | $890 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,310 |
| 39305 | $980 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| 39307 | $790 | $810 | $910 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| 39309 | $1,070 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,610 |
| 39320 | $970 | $990 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 39323 | $1,150 | $1,170 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $1,790 |
| 39325 | $950 | $970 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,450 |
| 39326 | $800 | $810 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,240 |
| 39330 | $820 | $890 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 39335 | $1,070 | $1,090 | $1,220 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| 39342 | $980 | $1,010 | $1,130 | $1,490 | $1,500 |
| 39364 | $960 | $980 | $1,100 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian
2425 E St, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 693-4285
Official website: meridianhousing.net
Email updates
About The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian operates 1,107 public housing units and administers 405 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,182 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Meridian ranks 12th in the state of Mississippi by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 14 authorities with vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state. The authority serves 12 ZIP codes within Lauderdale County and Newton County, providing essential housing support to a significant portion of the local population.
Rent standards in the area it covers
In the area served by the Housing Authority of the City of Meridian, the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) ranges from $900 to $1,240, with an average of $1,003. This is slightly higher than the state average of $999. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 39323 at $1,240, while the lowest is in ZIP code 39330 at $900.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.