2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lowndes County, MS

Median Income: $75,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lowndes County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lowndes County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,550 for one person or $37,900 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 $75,500.

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	$44,000
7	$47,000
8	$50,050

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,550
2	$30,350
3	$34,150
4	$37,900
5	$40,950
6	$44,000
7	$47,000
8	$50,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,500
2	$48,550
3	$54,600
4	$60,650
5	$65,550
6	$70,400
7	$75,250
8	$80,100

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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