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Jones County, MS Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Jones County, MS (area median income $72,300). 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.

Jones County, MS’s area median income of $72,300 ranks #22 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$15,960$25,350$40,500
2 people$21,640$28,950$46,300
3 people$27,320$32,550$52,100
4 people$33,000$36,150$57,850
5 people$38,680$39,050$62,500
6 people$41,950$41,950$67,150
7 people$44,850$44,850$71,750
8 people$47,750$47,750$76,400

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Jones County, MS runs from $25,350 for a single person up to $47,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $76,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Jones 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 Jones County, MS generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $36,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $36,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $57,850 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $25,350, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.

Counties covered: Jones 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.