2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hinds County, MS

Median Income: $91,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hinds County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hinds County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $32,000 for one person or $45,700 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 $91,400.

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 $19,200
2 $21,950
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 $32,000
2 $36,600
3 $41,150
4 $45,700
5 $49,400
6 $53,050
7 $56,700
8 $60,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $51,200
2 $58,500
3 $65,800
4 $73,100
5 $78,950
6 $84,800
7 $90,650
8 $96,500

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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