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George County, MS Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for George County, MS (area median income $81,400). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.

George County, MS’s area median income of $81,400 ranks #12 of 75 HUD income-limit areas in Mississippi, where area medians range from $39,900 to $98,100.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$16,850$28,050$44,900
2 people$21,640$32,050$51,300
3 people$27,320$36,050$57,700
4 people$33,000$40,050$64,100
5 people$38,680$43,300$69,250
6 people$44,360$46,500$74,400
7 people$49,700$49,700$79,500
8 people$52,900$52,900$84,650

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in George County, MS runs from $28,050 for a single person up to $52,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $84,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to George County.

Do you qualify?

Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in George County, MS generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $40,050, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in George County, MS?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $40,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $64,100 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in George County, MS?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $28,050, and for the deepest assistance under $16,850.

Counties covered: George County.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.