Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Mooreville, MS 38857
1 affordable building in 38857 · 14 more within 10 mi
Mooreville, MS 38857 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 usda rural. 14 more are listed within 10 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 38857
Mooreville Prop Ltd
3695 Highway 178, Mooreville, MS 38857
16 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
No buildings in 38857 match this filter.
Nearby
Mantachie Sunset Apt Ltd
100 Sunset Dr, Mantachie, MS 38855
5.5 mi away
20 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Canal Street II
905 Richard St, Tupelo, MS 38804
6.7 mi away
2 units
- Apply through The Housing Authority of the City of Tupelo
Wisteria Plantersville, LP
140 Woodgreen Road, Plantersville, MS 38862
6.9 mi away
30 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Regal Ridge Plantersville, L.P.
200 Cedar Street, Plantersville, MS 38862
7.5 mi away
24 units · 2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Canal Street
1626 Lockridge St, Tupelo, MS 38804
7.7 mi away
387 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through The Housing Authority of the City of Tupelo
- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Tupelo Seniors
3286 Hwy 145, Tupelo, MS 38804
7.7 mi away
40 units · 39 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Clayton Place
401 Clayton Ave, Tupelo, MS 38804
8.4 mi away
19 units · 14 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Saltillo Apt Ltd
106 Water St, Saltillo, MS 38866
9.4 mi away
23 units · 2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Saltillo Properties
109 Cedar Stone Drive, Saltillo, MS 38866
9.6 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 38857
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $930/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $37,200/yr
- Renters in 38857 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 16%
Income limits (2026)
Lee County, MS area · median family income $75,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,450 | $27,500 | $43,900 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $31,400 | $50,200 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $35,300 | $56,450 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $39,200 | $62,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $45,500 | $72,800 |
| 7 | $48,650 | $48,650 | $77,800 |
| 8 | $51,750 | $51,750 | $82,800 |
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 | 38857 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $921 |
| 1 bedroom | $820 | $924 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $1,044 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,319 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,372 |
Wider area = Lee County, MS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $910 (38855) to $1,090 (38879).
Census figures for 38857 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,002 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $93,021. 27% of homes are rented. 16% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 16% 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 38857's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 38857Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Mooreville, MS 38857, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Mooreville, MS 38857 have openings?
These lists for Mooreville, MS 38857 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
Use the phone number on each building card in Mooreville, MS 38857. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
In Mooreville, MS 38857, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 38857?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Mooreville, MS 38857. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 38857?
Yes — this page also lists 14 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Mooreville, MS 38857 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
Most income-restricted buildings in Mooreville, MS 38857 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 $27,500, and $39,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,900 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 Mooreville, MS 38857?
For many programs in Mooreville, MS 38857, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,500 a year for 1 person and $39,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Mooreville, MS 38857?
There is no single waiting list for Mooreville, MS 38857. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Mooreville, MS 38857, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Mooreville, MS 38857 is $930 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Mooreville, MS 38857?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Mooreville, MS 38857. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Mooreville, MS 38857?
This page may still list buildings in Mooreville, MS 38857 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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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.
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