2026 Section 8 Income Limits for DeSoto County, MS

Median Income: $92,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in DeSoto County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in DeSoto County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $32,450 for one person or $46,350 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $33,000 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $92,700.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$19,500
2	$22,250
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$32,450
2	$37,100
3	$41,750
4	$46,350
5	$50,100
6	$53,800
7	$57,500
8	$61,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,950
2	$59,350
3	$66,750
4	$74,150
5	$80,100
6	$86,050
7	$91,950
8	$97,900

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.