Hattiesburg, MS MSA · FY2026 area median income $79,800 · effective May 1, 2026
Check whether a deal here pencils →| Unit | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $279 | $419 | $559 | $698 | $838 | $978 | $1,118 |
| 1BR | $299 | $449 | $599 | $748 | $898 | $1,048 | $1,198 |
| 2BR | $359 | $539 | $719 | $898 | $1,078 | $1,258 | $1,438 |
| 3BR | $415 | $622 | $830 | $1,037 | $1,245 | $1,452 | $1,660 |
| 4BR | $463 | $694 | $926 | $1,157 | $1,389 | $1,620 | $1,852 |
Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.
| Household | 30% | 50% | 60% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,770 | $27,950 | $33,540 | $44,720 |
| 2 persons | $19,170 | $31,950 | $38,340 | $51,120 |
| 3 persons | $21,570 | $35,950 | $43,140 | $57,520 |
| 4 persons | $23,940 | $39,900 | $47,880 | $63,840 |
| 5 persons | $25,860 | $43,100 | $51,720 | $68,960 |
| 6 persons | $27,780 | $46,300 | $55,560 | $74,080 |
| 7 persons | $29,700 | $49,500 | $59,400 | $79,200 |
| 8 persons | $31,620 | $52,700 | $63,240 | $84,320 |
Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.
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