Hinds County Housing Authority (Mississippi)

The Hinds County Housing Authority provides housing options for low-income individuals and families. They typically operate at the county or local level to offer low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing options for people who meet the eligibility requirements in Hinds County, Mississippi. Some Housing Authorities own and manage apartments and single-family homes, while others focus on rental assistance programs. Hinds County Housing Authorities provide information on applying for low-income housing, the income eligibility requirements, and living in Housing Authority properties. They also accept and process applications and handle low-income housing complaints. The Housing Authority website provides information about Hinds County low-income housing.

Jackson Housing Authority Jackson MS 2747 Livingston Road 39213 601-362-0885

Mississippi State Housing Authority Edwards MS 105 Patton Drive 39066 601-852-8930

The Hinds County Veterans Affairs Department is a federal agency that provides services to veterans, including Armed Forces veterans and Reserve veterans. The VA also provides housing assistance to veterans who meet the eligibility requirements, as one of the VA programs for at-risk veterans in Hinds County, Mississippi. Veterans can receive housing benefits through collaborations between local Hinds County Housing Authorities and the VA, particularly for homeless veterans. The VA also leases land and buildings for veteran housing programs. Veterans can learn more about their eligibility for Hinds County housing services through a local Veterans Affairs Office or the Veteran Affairs website.

Disabled American Veterans Jackson MS 120 North State Street 39201 601-355-2224

Hinds County Veterans Affairs Jackson MS 316 South President Street, 124 39201 601-968-5408

US Veterans Affairs Department-Jackson Regional Benefit Office Jackson MS 1600 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue 39216 601-364-7171

US Veterans Affairs Department-Montgomery Veterans Affair Medical Center Jackson MS 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue 39216 601-364-1273

Veterans of Foreign Wars Jackson MS 5663 State Highway 18 West 39209 601-922-9700

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9832 Jackson MS 4610 Sunray Drive 39213 601-362-1646

Veterans of Foreign Wars State Headquarters Jackson MS 120 North State Street 39201 601-352-8904


Hinds County Senior Centers provide services and programs for elderly members of the community, including emergency assistance, income support programs, and protective services. Senior Centers in Hinds County, Mississippi may also offer housing services for seniors, including low-income housing. Some Housing Authorities reserve space for seniors with income-controlled rent and on-site support services. Senior Centers provide information on applying for Hinds County senior housing, meeting any income eligibility requirements, and accessing senior housing services. They may also help seniors complete the application process. Hinds County Senior Centers provide information about their services online.

Jackson Mississippi Senior Center Jackson MS 1355 Hattiesburg Street 39204 601-960-1918