South Delta Regional Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. South Delta Regional Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. South Delta Regional Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. South Delta Regional Housing Authority currently has Section 8 as its program type. South Delta Regional Housing Authority is located at 202 Weston Avenue, Leland, MS, 38756 and serves the city of Leland. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact South Delta Regional Housing Authority at, (662) 686-2018 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

Section 8 Housing Voucher Program is a rental assistance program which assists eligible persons by paying a portion of their rent to a private owner. The Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

An applicant must be at least 21 years of age. The applicant must have gross annual income below the limits set by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The applicant must constitute a family.

A family may choose an apartment, duplex, single family house, or mobile home. The unit must be the correct size for the family and not owned by a relative. The unit must be in good condition and pass an inspection. The inspection determines compliance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards.

When a family receives a voucher, they may search for a unit. The voucher will states what size of unit the family is eligible for and the period of time they have to search for a unit, usually 60 days. If they cannot find a unit before the voucher expires, they lose it. The voucher is given to the next person on the waiting list.

If the family finds a unit, the owner must sign a lease with the tenant and a contract with the Housing Authority. The contract authorizes payments to the owner which is call HAP payment. The Housing Authority will review the owner's lease before a contract is signed but does not screen applicants as potential tenants. Suitability screening for desirable tenants is the responsibility of the owner. An owner does not have to accept a tenant simply because they hold a Voucher.

The South Delta Regional Housing Authority is dedicated to providing this community with quality, affordable housing that is decent, well maintained, and free from drugs and violent crimes. We endeavor to provide livable communities that are made up of a diverse range of economic incomes so that the children of these communities have role models that are visibly striving to make economic gains from their families. We are committed to providing our residents with as many opportunities as possible to become economically self-sufficient. We shall do all of these things while serving our residents and neighboring citizens with the highest degree of professional courtesy, empathy and respect.