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Lowndes County, MS Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lowndes County, MS (area median income $75,500). 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.

Lowndes County, MS’s area median income of $75,500 ranks #19 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$26,550$42,500
2 people$21,640$30,350$48,550
3 people$27,320$34,150$54,600
4 people$33,000$37,900$60,650
5 people$38,680$40,950$65,550
6 people$44,000$44,000$70,400
7 people$47,000$47,000$75,250
8 people$50,050$50,050$80,100

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lowndes County, MS runs from $26,550 for a single person up to $50,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $80,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lowndes 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 Lowndes County, MS generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $37,900, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $37,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $60,650 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $26,550, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.

Counties covered: Lowndes 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.