2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lee County, MS

Median Income: $75,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lee County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lee County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,500 for one person or $39,200 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 $75,700.

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	$16,450
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$48,650
8	$51,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,500
2	$31,400
3	$35,300
4	$39,200
5	$42,350
6	$45,500
7	$48,650
8	$51,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,900
2	$50,200
3	$56,450
4	$62,700
5	$67,750
6	$72,800
7	$77,800
8	$82,800

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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