2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Jones County, MS

Median Income: $72,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Jones County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Jones 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 $36,150 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 $72,300.

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	$41,950
7	$44,850
8	$47,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,350
2	$28,950
3	$32,550
4	$36,150
5	$39,050
6	$41,950
7	$44,850
8	$47,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,500
2	$46,300
3	$52,100
4	$57,850
5	$62,500
6	$67,150
7	$71,750
8	$76,400

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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