Wesley Manor I — Income-Restricted Housing in Hattiesburg, MS 39402

311 Westover Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Section 8Seniors

40 units · Studio–1 BR

Leasing office: (601) 264-8847Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (601) 264-8847 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1986
Bedrooms
10 Studio · 30 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 96/100 (Apr 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 39402

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,550/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$62,000/yr
Renters in 39402 paying 30% or more of income on rent
46%

Income limits (2026)

Hattiesburg, MS area · median family income $79,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$16,800$27,950$44,700
2$21,640$31,950$51,100
3$27,320$35,950$57,500
4$33,000$39,900$63,850
5$38,680$43,100$69,000
6$44,360$46,300$74,100
7$49,500$49,500$79,200
8$52,700$52,700$84,300

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.

Size39402Wider area
Studio$1,080$916
1 bedroom$1,320$1,117
2 bedrooms$1,550$1,316
3 bedrooms$1,970$1,676
4 bedrooms$2,040$1,730

Wider area = Hattiesburg, MS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,150 (39482) to $1,280 (39406).

Census figures for 39402 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,173. Median household income $75,220. 40% of homes are rented. 46% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 14% 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 39402's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 39402

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Wesley Manor I?

Call (601) 264-8847 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Wesley Manor I in Hattiesburg, MS 39402. These records do not show openings.

Is Wesley Manor I Section 8 housing?

Wesley Manor I 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 Wesley Manor I?

Public records list 40 units at Wesley Manor I in Hattiesburg, MS 39402. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Wesley Manor I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 39402 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 Wesley Manor I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Wesley Manor I in Hattiesburg, MS 39402. 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 Hattiesburg, MS 39402?

Most income-restricted buildings in Hattiesburg, MS 39402 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 $27,950, and $39,900 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($44,700 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 Hattiesburg, MS 39402?

For many programs in Hattiesburg, MS 39402, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,950 a year for 1 person and $39,900 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $44,700 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 Hattiesburg, MS 39402?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Hattiesburg, MS 39402, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Hattiesburg, MS 39402 is $1,550 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 Wesley Manor I take Section 8 vouchers?

Wesley Manor I 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; 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.