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Aldersgate I — Income-Restricted Housing in Meridian, MS 39305

6600-1 Poplar Springs Dr, Meridian, MS 39305

Section 8Seniors

60 units · Studio–1 BR

Leasing office: (601) 482-5561Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (601) 482-5561 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
15 Studio · 45 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 100/100 (Dec 2024) 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 39305

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,120/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$44,800/yr
Renters in 39305 paying 30% or more of income on rent
56%

Income limits (2026)

Lauderdale County, MS area · median family income $89,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$17,300$28,750$45,950
2$21,640$32,800$52,550
3$27,320$36,950$59,100
4$33,000$41,050$65,650
5$38,680$44,350$70,950
6$44,360$47,650$76,200
7$50,040$50,950$81,450
8$54,200$54,200$86,700

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.

Size39305Wider area
Studio$980$877
1 bedroom$1,000$896
2 bedrooms$1,120$1,006
3 bedrooms$1,480$1,328
4 bedrooms$1,480$1,332

Wider area = Lauderdale County, MS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $910 (39307) to $1,130 (39342).

Census figures for 39305 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,155. Median household income $67,712. 32% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 31% 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 39305's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 39305

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Aldersgate I?

Call (601) 482-5561 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Aldersgate I in Meridian, MS 39305. These records do not show openings.

Is Aldersgate I Section 8 housing?

Aldersgate 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 Aldersgate I?

Public records list 60 units at Aldersgate I in Meridian, MS 39305. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Aldersgate I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 39305 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 Aldersgate I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Aldersgate I in Meridian, MS 39305. 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 Meridian, MS 39305?

Most income-restricted buildings in Meridian, MS 39305 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 $28,750, and $41,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($45,950 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 Meridian, MS 39305?

For many programs in Meridian, MS 39305, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $28,750 a year for 1 person and $41,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $45,950 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 Meridian, MS 39305?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Meridian, MS 39305, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Meridian, MS 39305 is $1,120 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 Aldersgate I take Section 8 vouchers?

Aldersgate 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.