Section 8 in Newton County, MS
1,756 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Newton County, 98% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Newton County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $638 | $574 to $702 |
| 1-bedroom | $642 | $578 to $706 |
| 2-bedroom | $842 | $758 to $926 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,012 | $911 to $1,113 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,115 | $1,004 to $1,227 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Newton County covers up to $842 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $758 to $926.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Newton County?
In most of the state, yes. Mississippi has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Newton County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
Mississippi has no source-of-income protection
Mississippi has NO statewide source-of-income protection, no relevant local ordinances in DeSoto County (Horn Lake / Southaven). Landlords can legally decline voucher applicants. This is one of the weakest SOI environments in the country. Voucher tenants remain a good economic option (guaranteed monthly rent that often exceeds local market) — the choice is voluntary either way.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Newton County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V
Newton · PHA code MS030
1,756 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Newton County
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Other Mississippi counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 21,275 · FIPS 28101.