How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 39175?

For ZIP 39175 in Hinds County, MS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 39175?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39175, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $910, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,420. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 39175?

Vouchers for Hinds County are administered by Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. Vi, the Housing Authority of the City of Jackson. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 39175 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 39175

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39175 in Hinds County, Mississippi: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Mississippi.

Studio

$910

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR

$1,420

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 39175 at $1,070 is $218 lower than the Hinds County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,288. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 39175?

In most of the state, yes. Mississippi has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 39175 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.

Housing authorities serving Hinds County

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. Vi
Jackson · PHA code MS058
5,813 Section 8 units
the Housing Authority of the City of Jackson
Jackson · PHA code MS103
1,120 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 39175 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 39175?: For ZIP 39175 in Hinds County, MS, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 39175?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 39175, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $910, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,290, 4-bedroom $1,420. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 39175?: Vouchers for Hinds County are administered by Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. Vi, the Housing Authority of the City of Jackson. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 39175 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Hinds County overview All of Mississippi

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 39175 maps to Hinds County, MS · FIPS 28049. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.