South Mississippi Housing Authority

The South Mississippi Housing Authority, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a government agency that manages public housing and rental assistance programs Serving Marion County; Serving Forrest County; Serving Harrison County (partial); Serving Hancock County; Serving Covington County; Serving Stone County; Serving George County; Serving Jones County; Serving Greene County; Serving Jackson County; Serving Wayne County; Serving Pearl River County; Serving Lamar County; Serving Perry County. They provide affordable housing solutions through Section 8 (HCV).

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Harrison area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

They currently manage various housing assistance programs and oversee approximately 8,049 housing vouchers to help eligible residents secure affordable housing in the private market.