The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, MS, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · The HA vs nearby MS agencies
- Mississippi Regional HA No. VIII
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII
8,285 units
- Mississippi Regional HA No. VI
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI
5,813 units
- Mississippi Regional HA No. IV 2,656
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. IV
2,656 units
- Tennessee Valley Regional HA 1,832
Tennessee Valley Regional Housing Authority
1,832 units
- Mississippi Regional HA No. V 1,756
Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V
1,756 units
The verdict
The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena in MS currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 70 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in MS, The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
70
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among MS PHAs
2-BR standard range · MS
$933–$1,355 /mo
Median $933/mo · 2-BR
The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena: What the HUD Directory Shows
The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in MS. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 70 total authorized units under other HUD programs. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "Standard Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so this authorized-unit figure is a ceiling, not a promise of current availability.
its main line is 6012549656. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across MS's 76 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$1,355/month (median $933); The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 6012549656
- Fax
- 6012549330
- monica.peeples-ibha@mobcom.us
- Executive Director
- monica.peeples-ibha@mobcom.us · 6622549656
How to apply at The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across MS's 76 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $933–$1,355/month (median $933). The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in MS
Waitlists open and close on their own schedules, so spreading applications across nearby PHAs improves your odds. Nearby agencies:
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VIII · 8,285 units
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI · 5,813 units
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. IV · 2,656 units
- Tennessee Valley Regional Housing Authority · 1,832 units
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. V · 1,756 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with The Housing Authority of the City of Itta Bena. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.