2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Quitman County, MS

Median Income: $52,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Quitman County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Quitman County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,200 for one person or $36,000 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 $52,900.

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	$41,800
7	$44,650
8	$47,550

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,200
2	$28,800
3	$32,400
4	$36,000
5	$38,900
6	$41,800
7	$44,650
8	$47,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,350
2	$46,100
3	$51,850
4	$57,600
5	$62,250
6	$66,850
7	$71,450
8	$76,050

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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