Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Yazoo City

Affordability

Yazoo City has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 426 total units, giving renters several options for affordable housing in the area. No median rent or income figures are available in our current data, so we recommend checking HUD's resource locator or Mississippi's housing authority for the most up-to-date local cost information.

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Yazoo City was not available in the FBI Crime Data Explorer at the time of publication. For the most current local safety information, the Yazoo City Police Department and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety are good starting points.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Yazoo City, 3 carry a high flood-risk designation based on FEMA flood map data. If flood risk is a concern, ask your property manager about flood history and whether renter's insurance covering flood damage is recommended.

Getting Around Yazoo City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Yazoo City scores a 27 out of 100, rated Car-Dependent, with a Bike Score of 41 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will require a car.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 7 schools across 2 districts serve Yazoo City, including 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living & Affordable Housing in Yazoo City

Yazoo City is a small Mississippi Delta community where the cost of living is generally lower than state and national averages. Affordable and income-based housing plays a meaningful role here, with 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 426 total units across the city.

Rents at these properties are set based on area median income (AMI) limits established by HUD, not market rates, which can make them significantly more affordable than conventional rentals for qualifying households. Income and program eligibility requirements vary by property.

• Total income-restricted properties: 8
• Total affordable units: 426
• Rent limits are determined by HUD guidelines and your household's income level

To understand what you may qualify for, check each property listing for its program type (such as Section 8, HUD-assisted, or LIHTC) and current income limits.

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 8 affordable housing properties mapped in Yazoo City, 3 are located in high-risk flood zones. Renters considering those properties should ask management about flood insurance requirements and review FEMA flood maps for the specific address before signing a lease.