Lafayette County, MS Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lafayette County, MS (area median income $98,100). 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.
Lafayette County, MS’s area median income of $98,100 ranks #1 of 75 HUD income-limit areas in Mississippi, where area medians range from $39,900 to $98,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,650 | $34,350 | $54,950 |
| 2 people | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,050 | $78,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,000 | $84,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,900 | $91,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,850 | $97,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,750 | $103,650 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lafayette County, MS runs from $34,350 for a single person up to $64,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $103,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, MS generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,050, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lafayette County, MS?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lafayette County, MS?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,350, and for the deepest assistance under $20,650.
Counties covered: Lafayette County.
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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.