2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Greene County, MS

Median Income: $72,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greene County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Greene County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,350 for one person or $36,200 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 $72,400.

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	$15,960
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$42,000
7	$44,900
8	$47,800

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,350
2	$29,000
3	$32,600
4	$36,200
5	$39,100
6	$42,000
7	$44,900
8	$47,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,550
2	$46,350
3	$52,150
4	$57,900
5	$62,550
6	$67,200
7	$71,800
8	$76,450

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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