Meadow Lawn Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Forest, MS 39074
100 Seventh St, Forest, MS 39074
32 units · 1–3 BR
Leasing office: (601) 469-1342Directions
How to apply
- Call the leasing office at (601) 469-1342 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1980
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 8 1 bedroom · 16 2 bedrooms · 8 3 bedrooms
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 88/100 (May 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
Map loads here…
This buildingNearbyOpen a pin for the building name.
Nearby income-restricted buildings
Forest Ha
207 Rose St, Forest, MS 39074
0.1 mi away
77 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through The Housing Authority of the City of Forest
- Residents waited about 46 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Forest Apartments
231 Jones Street, Forest, MS 39074
0.2 mi away
52 units · 1–2 BR
- 14 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Oak Dale Apts
415 S First Ave, Forest, MS 39074
0.6 mi away
84 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
Forest Plaza
800 Hillsboro St, Forest, MS 39074
0.8 mi away
32 units · 2 BR · People with disabilities
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Scott Apts
801 Hillsboro St, Forest, MS 39074
0.9 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Riverdale Apts
3407 Highway 80, Morton, MS 39117
12.3 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR
- 7 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 39074
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,020/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,800/yr
- Renters in 39074 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 40%
Income limits (2026)
Scott County, MS area · median family income $59,000. 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 | 39074 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $844 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $849 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,026 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,222 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,348 |
Wider area = Scott County, MS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $910 (39092) to $1,060 (39117).
Census figures for 39074 (2020–2024 average): median rent $848. Median household income $46,030. 31% of homes are rented. 40% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% 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 39074's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 39074Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Meadow Lawn Apartments?
Call (601) 469-1342 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Meadow Lawn Apartments in Forest, MS 39074. These records do not show openings.
Is Meadow Lawn Apartments Section 8 housing?
Meadow Lawn Apartments is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.
How many units are at Meadow Lawn Apartments?
Public records list 32 units at Meadow Lawn Apartments in Forest, MS 39074. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Meadow Lawn Apartments?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 39074 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 Meadow Lawn Apartments?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Meadow Lawn Apartments in Forest, MS 39074. 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 Forest, MS 39074?
Most income-restricted buildings in Forest, MS 39074 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 Forest, MS 39074?
For many programs in Forest, MS 39074, 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 Forest, MS 39074?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Forest, MS 39074, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Forest, MS 39074 is $1,020 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 Meadow Lawn Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?
Meadow Lawn Apartments is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.