Where can I find information concerning homeownership assistance?
Information concerning homeownership assistance programs can be found by clicking on the following: HUD Mississippi Home Corp Habitat for Humanity City of Jackson
Information concerning homeownership assistance programs can be found by clicking on the following: HUD Mississippi Home Corp Habitat for Humanity City of Jackson
For information on obtaining assistance with making a down payment on a home, contact the following: City of Jackson’s Office of Housing and Community Development – 601.960.2155 Mississippi Home Corporation – 601.718.4636 University of Southern Mississippi. Housing – Home Of Your Own (HOYO) – 601.266.5163 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – 601.965.4773
Land and buildings no longer needed by the City of Jackson may be acquired through the bid process or by prior agreement with the City to purchase the property at fair market value as determined by the average of three appraisals. Under normal circumstances, the City will not declare such property surplus until after a … Continued
To find out information regarding the zoning of a parcel of land, call 601.960.2037 or visit the City of Jackson Zoning Department on the second floor of the Hood Building located at 200 S. President Street, Jackson, MS 32905.
For a comprehensive list of available properties, please contact the Office of the Secretary of State at 601.359.1350 or send a written correspondence to P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205. Additionally, you can find more information here. If suitable property is found that is currently tax-forfeited property owned by the State, you may contact the … Continued
To find out more about the Office of Housing and Community Development, please call 601.960.2155 to speak with an office representative.
To report issues concerning drainage problems in your home, contact the City of Jackson’s 311 Action Line and/or the Department of Public Works Water Sewer Business Administration at 601-960-2000.
To report complaints concerning overgrown lots and dilapidated or abandoned dwellings contact the 311 Action Line or Community Improvement at 601-960-1054.
OHCD does not provide rental or utility assistance in-house, however, it does provide funding to local non-profit organizations that will provide this type of assistance.
OHCD does not provide funding directly to individuals, however, the services provided can benefit individuals and families directly such as housing rehabilitation, social services, after school care etc.