Section 8 Cash Flow in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson is a B-grade Section 8 market in Mississippi: reliable cash flow with the right property. The median 3-bedroom voucher pays roughly $1,335/mo, and the voucher range is wide here, from about $1,070 to $1,620/mo, so ZIP selection matters. That median supports a buy near $134,000 at the 1% rule.
The cost to underwrite is insurance, which runs around 1.4% in Mississippi and is the main drag on net yield since property tax is low at about 0.7%. Screen Jackson free on CloseHound to see which ZIPs and price points still cash-flow once that insurance load is in the numbers.
Jackson HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39203 | $890/mo | $1,070/mo | $1,180/mo |
| 39204 | $1,080/mo | $1,290/mo | $1,430/mo |
| 39206 | $1,280/mo | $1,530/mo | $1,690/mo |
| 39209 | $1,150/mo | $1,380/mo | $1,520/mo |
| 39212 | $1,350/mo | $1,620/mo | $1,790/mo |
| 39213 | $990/mo | $1,190/mo | $1,310/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
Jackson Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Jackson?+
The FY2026 median 3-bedroom voucher in Jackson is about $1,335/mo, but the range is wide, from roughly $1,070 to $1,620/mo depending on ZIP.
Is Jackson a good Section 8 market?+
Yes, it grades B for reliable cash flow with the right property. The wide voucher range makes ZIP-level screening worthwhile.
What's the tax and insurance drag in Jackson?+
Insurance is the bigger cost at about 1.4%, while property tax is low near 0.7%. Underwrite the insurance premium when you run the deal.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Jackson?+
Screen Jackson on CloseHound, target the higher-voucher ZIPs in the range, and check the rent still nets after the ~1.4% insurance.
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