Last updated: 2026-09-06

Forest City Housing Authority

518 N Fourth Ave, Forest, MS 39074

601-469-1342

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Waiting List Status: Unknown

About Forest City Housing Authority

Contact Forest City Housing Authority in Forest, Mississippi for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 601-469-1342. Waiting list status: Unknown. Programs: 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 Scott area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Scott County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Forest City Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$790
max/month
1 BR
$795
max/month
2 BR
$952
max/month
3 BR
$1,141
max/month
4 BR
$1,260
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Forest City Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Scott County
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Contact Information

Phone
601-469-1342
Fax
6014691342

Office Location

Address
518 N Fourth Ave, Forest, MS 39074
City, State ZIP
Forest, MS 39074
Service Area
Serving Scott County

Agency Details

PHA Code
TPC2523
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV)

Location Map

Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Forest City Housing Authority at 601-469-1342.

The current waiting list status is: Unknown. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Forest City Housing Authority serves: Serving Scott County.

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Forest City Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 601-469-1342 for specific application requirements.

Contact Forest City Housing Authority at 601-469-1342 to ask whether they accept online applications. Many housing authorities offer an online portal when their waiting list is open, while others require applying in person or by mail.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Forest City Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 601-469-1342 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 601-469-1342 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 518 N Fourth Ave, Forest, MS 39074 is open.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .