Amp - 3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Carthage, MS 39051
212 S Valley St Apt 1, Carthage, MS 39051
143 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (601) 683-3371Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (601) 683-3371.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 58 1 bedroom · 29 2 bedrooms · 55 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $383/mo
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Rents and income limits in 39051
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $960/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $38,400/yr
- Renters in 39051 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 44%
Income limits (2026)
Leake County, MS area · median family income $65,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $25,200 | $40,350 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $28,800 | $46,100 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $32,400 | $51,850 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $36,000 | $57,600 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $38,900 | $62,250 |
| 6 | $41,800 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| 7 | $44,650 | $44,650 | $71,450 |
| 8 | $47,550 | $47,550 | $76,050 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 39051 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | $843 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $852 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $1,003 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,195 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,318 |
Wider area = Leake County, MS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $920 (39090) to $1,100 (39189).
Census figures for 39051 (2020–2024 average): median rent $717. Median household income $48,547. 21% of homes are rented. 44% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 39051's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 39051Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Amp - 3?
Apply through Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V, which runs Amp - 3. Call (601) 683-3371. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Amp - 3 Section 8 housing?
Amp - 3 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Amp - 3?
Public records list 143 units at Amp - 3 in Carthage, MS 39051. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Amp - 3?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 39051 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Amp - 3?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Amp - 3 in Carthage, MS 39051. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Carthage, MS 39051?
Most income-restricted buildings in Carthage, MS 39051 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $25,200, and $36,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($40,350 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Carthage, MS 39051?
For many programs in Carthage, MS 39051, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $25,200 a year for 1 person and $36,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $40,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Carthage, MS 39051?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Carthage, MS 39051, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Carthage, MS 39051 is $960 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Amp - 3 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Amp - 3 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Carthage, MS 39051 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Amp - 3.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.