How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg?

In the Hattiesburg, MS metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,047 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $942 to $1,152 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Hattiesburg?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Hattiesburg, MS metro, by bedroom size: studio $766, 1-bedroom $888, 2-bedroom $1,047, 3-bedroom $1,348, 4-bedroom $1,386. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Hattiesburg?

Section 8 in Hattiesburg is administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Hattiesburg, MS, MS: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Hattiesburg, MS metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,047

HUD

Active vouchers

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

Not protected

Mississippi has no source-of-income protection

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

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)	$766	$689 to $843
1-bedroom	$888	$799 to $977
2-bedroom	$1,047	$942 to $1,152
3-bedroom	$1,348	$1,213 to $1,483
4-bedroom	$1,386	$1,247 to $1,525

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Hattiesburg covers up to $1,047 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $942 to $1,152.

Housing authorities serving Hattiesburg

1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

the Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg , MS · MS001
Status unknown
6015831881

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Hattiesburg, MS?

In most of the state, yes. Mississippi has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Hattiesburg, MS 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg?: In the Hattiesburg, MS metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,047 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $942 to $1,152 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Hattiesburg?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Hattiesburg, MS metro, by bedroom size: studio $766, 1-bedroom $888, 2-bedroom $1,047, 3-bedroom $1,348, 4-bedroom $1,386. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Hattiesburg?: Section 8 in Hattiesburg is administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Hattiesburg

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.