2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Tate County, MS

Median Income: $83,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Tate County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Tate County, MS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,050 for one person or $41,500 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 $83,000.

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	$17,450
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$54,800

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$29,050
2	$33,200
3	$37,350
4	$41,500
5	$44,850
6	$48,150
7	$51,500
8	$54,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,500
2	$53,150
3	$59,800
4	$66,400
5	$71,750
6	$77,050
7	$82,350
8	$87,650

Income limits for all Mississippi counties

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