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Section 8 rent in Amite County, MS

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Amite County, MS, covering 9 ZIP codes.

$978Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,076Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
9ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$710$790$900$869
1 Bedroom$710$797$900$876
2 Bedrooms$930$978$1,060$1,076
3 Bedrooms$1,130$1,203$1,290$1,324
4 Bedrooms$1,240$1,302$1,410$1,432

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,956$23,472
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,934$35,208
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,912$46,944
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,812$57,744

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Mississippi multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 9 of 9 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
39666 $900 $1,060 $1,290 $1,410
39633 $840 $1,020 $1,280 $1,360
39652 $880 $1,020 $1,240 $1,360
39664 $790 $1,000 $1,230 $1,330
39645 $740 $970 $1,190 $1,290
39653 $740 $940 $1,170 $1,250
39631 $760 $930 $1,160 $1,240
39638 $710 $930 $1,140 $1,240
39657 $810 $930 $1,130 $1,240

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Amite County, MS?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Amite County, MS is $978 per month, ranging from $930 to $1,060 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,076.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Amite County, MS, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $930 to $1,060 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Mississippi?
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