2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Itawamba County, MS

Median Income: $84,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Itawamba County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Itawamba County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,850 for one person or $41,250 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 $84,200.

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	$17,350
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$54,450

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,850
2	$33,000
3	$37,100
4	$41,250
5	$44,550
6	$47,850
7	$51,150
8	$54,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,200
2	$52,800
3	$59,400
4	$66,000
5	$71,250
6	$76,550
7	$81,800
8	$87,100

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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