Meridian Housing Authority
Lauderdale County -2425 E Street, Meridian, MS, 39302
Meridian Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in Meridian, MS
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Public Housing Wait List in Meridian, MS
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(601) 693-4285
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Meridian Housing Authority Program Summary
Meridian Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Meridian Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,290 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Meridian Housing Authority administered a total of 211 Section 8 Vouchers. Meridian Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Meridian Housing Authority is located at 2425 E Street, Meridian, MS, 39302 and serves the city of Meridian. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Meridian Housing Authority at, (601) 693-4285 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
211
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
1273
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
1,290
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Lauderdale, MS
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Lauderdale County, MS:
$63,200
Median Income Limits of Lauderdale County, MS
Income Limits for Lauderdale, MS
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Lauderdale County, MS:
$63,200
Median Income Limits of Lauderdale County, MS
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $31,250 | $19,550 | $12,760 |
| 2 Person | $35,700 | $22,350 | $17,240 |
| 3 Person | $40,150 | $25,150 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $44,600 | $27,900 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $48,200 | $30,150 | $30,150 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Meridian, MS
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Lauderdale County, MS:
Efficiency
$538
One-Bedroom
$607
Two-Bedroom
$770
Three-Bedroom
$1,020
Four-Bedroom
$1,081
Efficiency
$538
One-Bedroom
$607
Two-Bedroom
$770
Three-Bedroom
$1,020
Four-Bedroom
$1,081
Meridian Housing Authority Location in MS
Lauderdale County -2425 E Street, Meridian, MS, 39302
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Housing Authorities near Meridian, MS
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VNewton, MS - 26.6 Miles | 14 | N/A | Open | Contact |
York Housing AuthorityYork, AL - 31.91 Miles | 100 | 158 | Open | Contact |
Livingston Housing AuthorityLivingston, AL - 36.6 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Forest Housing AuthorityForest, MS - 44.9 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Waynesboro Housing AuthorityWaynesboro, MS - 47.21 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Demopolis Housing AuthorityDemopolis, AL - 51.66 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Meridian, MS
Nestled at the heart of Lauderdale County is the city of Meridian, Mississippi. Once a city dependent on the railroad industry, this small town now has a more diverse economy with healthcare, military, and manufacturing being its driving force and top employment providers. There are two military facilities located in the city of Meridian; Naval Air Station Meridian and Key Field.
Meridian is home to many historic hotels and buildings. Some of which are still around today, including the E.F. Young Hotel (established in 1931), the Lamar Hotel (1927), the Union Hotel (1908), Weidmann’s Restaurant, the Masonic Temple Building, Rosenbaum Building, and the Kress Building. All of these structures are contributing properties of the Meridian Downtown Historic District.
If your family loves the interesting mix of the modern and historical, Meridian City is a good place for building your home in.
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Population
79,739Persons per household
2.56Persons per household structure
17.7%Homeownership Rate
66.1%Housing Units
34,726Yearly Income per Person
$21,346Median Household Income
$36,203
