JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor John Horhn provided an update on the relocation efforts at Blossom Apartments.

The mayor said he will not ask U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate for a water extension for the apartment complex once the judge’s order expires on August 20, 2025.

According to Horhn, very few tenants have found a new home. He plans to pivot to emergency shelter grants through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. They’re also looking to put people in hotels.

On August 13, Wingate ordered JXN Water to continue to provide service to Blossom Apartments for an additional seven days.

Some of the issues at the apartment complex include mold, damage and water loss. Before the judge issued his initial order, many of the tenants had been living without water for weeks due to unpaid bills by the apartment complex.

Blossom Apartments were declared non-compliant by Mississippi Home Corporation, and residents were ordered to leave. On August 12, tenants were able to begin the application process for new housing during at event at Stewpot Community Services.

Horhn said additional support is coming from Region 6 Housing Authority fast-tracking housing vouchers, and Jackson Housing Authority, which is assigning caseworkers to guide residents through the transition process.