Program Description
The Homeownership Voucher Program allows family the opportunity to use housing assistance that would normally be paid to landlords as rent to purchase and build equity in a home of their own. Families who receive assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), sign up for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and meet the required eligibility may exercise the homeownership option. If you are interested in homeownership complete the attached form.
Who is Eligible
- Families who currently receive assistance through one of MRHA6’s housing choice voucher programs.
Program Description
The Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) program provides assistance to non-elderly persons with disabilities who are currently residing in long-term care facilities. This voucher program is intended to help participants leave the long-term care facility and live independently.
Who is Eligible
- Must meet Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program eligibility requirements.
- Non-elderly persons with disabilities who are under the age of 62.
- Must be referred by MRHA6.
For More Information
For general information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about the NED program, click here.
Program Description
The HUD-VASH program provides assistance to homeless veterans by combining rental assistance with case management and clinical services. The HUD-VASH program is a partnership between the Veterans Affairs. and MRHA VI. The VA Jackson refers homeless veterans to the HUD-VASH program and provides case management, while MRHA VI administers rental assistance to eligible veterans.
Who Is Eligible
- Homeless veterans.
- Must be referred by the VA.
For More Information
For general information from HUD about the HUD-VASH program, click here (this would be the actual HUD link for the federal hud program)
In addition to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, MRHAVI administers additional voucher programs that assist low-income families throughout Hinds County.
Each program is designed to help a specific population and different regulations may apply.
Programs
About MRHA VI Waiting Lists
The Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI (MRHAVI) operates separate waiting lists for the following federal programs:
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Project Based Voucher
The average wait for a household to receive a housing voucher is 8 to 10 years.
Certain housing programs require the applicant to be referred to MRHA VI by a supportive service agency. For more information on MRHA VI’s housing programs, please click here.
New Applicants
All waiting lists are currently CLOSED
For information on how to apply for MRHA VI’s waiting lists, please click here. Applications are only accepted at times when the waiting list is opened.
Existing Applicants
If you are currently on the waiting list(s) and want to check the status of your application, please go to the Applicant Portal. You will need to create an account.
For more information on how to update your existing registration please click here.
