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The Housing Authority of the City of Brookhaven

501 Brookman Dr, Brookhaven, MS, 39601 · ~248 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Brookhaven, MS (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

The Housing Authority of the City of Brookhaven served 221 households across 248 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $16,707, and pays an average of $361 per month toward rent.

Households served
221 of 248 units
Avg. household income
$16,707
Avg. rent paid by household
$361
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
43%
Head of household 62+
40%
Head of household with a disability
38%
Avg. wait to move in
14 months

Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 38% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 4 developments with an average score of 94 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
LINCOLN VIL-EASTVIEWBrookhaven96 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2025
SouthviewBrookhaven96 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2025
Oakview ApartmentsBrookhaven91 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2025
CLOVERDALE/BROOKWOODBrookhaven91 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact The Housing Authority of the City of Brookhaven directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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