2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Perry County, MS

Median Income: $79,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Perry County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Perry County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,950 for one person or $39,900 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 $79,800.

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	$16,800
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$49,500
8	$52,700

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,950
2	$31,950
3	$35,950
4	$39,900
5	$43,100
6	$46,300
7	$49,500
8	$52,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,700
2	$51,100
3	$57,500
4	$63,850
5	$69,000
6	$74,100
7	$79,200
8	$84,300

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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