How Do I Rent a House in Jackson, MS With a Section 8 Voucher?

By Theo J. Davis, Realtor, owner-operator of GPM Sales and Management ยท Updated November 10, 2026

Short answer: GPM welcomes Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Jackson, MS. Have three things ready: your voucher’s bedroom count, the housing authority that issued it, and your Request for Tenancy Approval (RTA) packet. If your RTA packet is complete, we can show you homes right away, without applying first.

What should I have ready?

Have readyWhy it matters
Your voucher’s bedroom countIt decides which homes fit your voucher.
The housing authority that issued itFor example Jackson Housing Authority or Mississippi Regional Housing Authority.
Your complete RTA packetVoucher holders with a full packet get priority and can see homes before applying.

How does renting with a voucher work at GPM?

  1. Find homes that match your bedroom count on our Homes for Rent page. Most have a video tour you can watch any time.
  2. Call our leasing and HUD specialist, Angel Walton, at (601) 300-2050, extension 204. Tell her your bedroom count and housing authority.
  3. See the home. With a complete RTA packet, we can show you homes right away.
  4. Apply. Voucher holders go through the same screening as every applicant, in line with Fair Housing laws.
  5. Housing authority approval. The housing authority decides the approved rent for the home and inspects it before the lease starts. We handle the paperwork with them.
  6. Move in. Angel walks you through the move-in paperwork.

Why does the RTA packet matter so much?

The RTA packet is the form your housing authority needs to approve a specific home. When you already have it in hand, we can move straight to showing you homes and filling it out, which saves days. Without it, you can still apply; it just takes longer.

Frequently asked questions

Does GPM accept Section 8?

Yes. Section 8, HUD Housing Choice Vouchers, and other lawful rental assistance are welcome.

Do you accept Jackson Housing Authority and Mississippi Regional Housing Authority vouchers?

Yes. Voucher holders from either are welcome.

Do I have to meet the same requirements as other renters?

Yes. Every applicant is screened with the same criteria.

Who sets the rent for a voucher home?

The housing authority decides the approved rent amount for each home.

Who do I call about my voucher?

Angel Walton, leasing and HUD specialist, at (601) 300-2050, extension 204.

See homes for rent or call extension 204 with your bedroom count ready.

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