The Housing Authority of the City of Winona
Winona, Mississippi
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About The Housing Authority of the City of Winona
The Housing Authority of the City of Winona (PHA Code: MS082), located in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, provides housing assistance for approximately 154 units. Their Public Housing program waitlist is currently open to new applicants seeking affordable housing opportunities.
Currently, the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist is closed. The status for other programs such as Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) is undetermined.
Applicants for the Public Housing program should note the Very Low Income limit for a family of four in the Montgomery County, MS area is $34,550 per year. This income guideline helps determine eligibility for assistance provided by the authority.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Accepting applications for families and senior/disabled individuals, with a preference for working families.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) provide rental assistance that tenants can use in the private market. The voucher covers a portion of rent, with tenants typically paying 30% of their adjusted gross income. Participants can choose any housing that meets program requirements.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
No active waitlist information currently available
No active waitlist information currently available
Status History
Official Application
Contact The Housing Authority of the City of Winona directly at (662) 283-2575 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona
Check Current Status
The Housing Authority of the City of Winona currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $34,550/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact The Housing Authority of the City of Winona directly at (662) 283-2575 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. The Housing Authority of the City of Winona manages approximately 154 assisted housing units, and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Winona. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. The Housing Authority of the City of Winona manages approximately 154 Public Housing units in Winona. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Winona. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Winona. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Winona maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Housing Authority of the City of Winona Income Limits
Income limits for programs at The Housing Authority of the City of Winona are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Montgomery County, MS. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $34,550. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $15,650 | $24,200 | $38,750 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $27,650 | $44,250 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $31,100 | $49,800 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $34,550 | $55,300 |
| 5 Persons | $37,350 | $37,350 | $59,750 |
| 6 Persons | $40,100 | $40,100 | $64,150 |
| 7 Persons | $42,850 | $42,850 | $68,600 |
| 8 Persons | $45,650 | $45,650 | $73,000 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to The Housing Authority of the City of Winona — including across state lines.