FY2026 Income Limits — Lauderdale County, MS
Area Median Income (4-person household): $89,300
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$41,050
60% AMI (4p)
$49,260
80% AMI (4p)
$65,650
Lauderdale County, MS — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $17,300 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $54,200 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $28,750 | $32,800 | $36,950 | $41,050 | $44,350 | $47,650 | $50,950 | $54,200 |
| 60% AMI | $34,500 | $39,360 | $44,340 | $49,260 | $53,220 | $57,180 | $61,140 | $65,040 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $45,950 | $52,550 | $59,100 | $65,650 | $70,950 | $76,200 | $81,450 | $86,700 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Lauderdale County, MS
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Lauderdale County, MS, your household's gross annual income must typically be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size. Federal law requires that at least 75% of all new vouchers be issued to households at or below 30% AMI (Extremely Low Income).
Income is calculated for the entire household, including wages, salaries, benefits, child support, and most other regular income sources. Some deductions — such as elderly/disabled household member deductions and dependent child deductions — reduce the amount counted toward the income limit.