The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) establishes income limits based upon the Area Median Income (AMI) for each county in each state. These limits are used in determining a family’s initial eligibility to participate in certain MRHA6 administered housing assistance programs, such as:
- Housing Choice Voucher
- Project Based Voucher
- Continuum of Care (formerly Shelter Plus Care)
In order for a family to be eligible for federal housing assistance in the County of Hinds County, the total household income must not exceed these established yearly income limits as listed on the table below:
To be eligible for MRHA6 housing assistance programs your income must be in the Extremely-Low or Very-Low range.
Income Limits effective as of April 1, 2018.
For additional information from HUD on income limits Click Here
|
|
Number of Family Members |
Counties
|
Income Limit
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
| HINDS COPIAH RANKIN MADISON |
Ext. Low |
13,450 |
16,460 |
20,780 |
25,100 |
29,420 |
33,740 |
38,060 |
42,150 |
35,140 |
37,148 |
| Very Low |
22,350 |
25,550 |
28,750 |
31,900 |
34,500 |
37,050 |
39,600 |
42,150 |
44,660 |
47,212 |
| Low |
35,750 |
40,850 |
45,950 |
51,050 |
55,150 |
59,250 |
36,350 |
67,400 |
71,470 |
75,554 |
|
| CLAIBORNE HOLMES YAZOO |
Ext. Low |
12,140 |
16,460 |
20,780 |
23,500 |
25,400 |
27,300 |
29,150 |
31,050 |
32,900 |
34,780 |
| Very Low |
16,450 |
18,800 |
21,150 |
23,500 |
25,400 |
27,300 |
29,150 |
31,050 |
32,900 |
34,780 |
| Low |
26,350 |
30,100 |
33,850 |
37,600 |
40,650 |
43,650 |
46,650 |
49,650 |
52,640 |
55,648 |
|
| SIMPSON |
Ext. Low |
12,140 |
16,460 |
20,780 |
23,500 |
25,400 |
27,300 |
29,150 |
31,050 |
32,900 |
34,780 |
| Very Low |
16,450 |
18,800 |
21,150 |
23,500 |
25,400 |
27,300 |
29,150 |
31,050 |
32,900 |
34,780 |
| Low |
26,350 |
30,100 |
33,850 |
37,600 |
40,650 |
43,650 |
46,650 |
49,650 |
52,640 |
55,648 |
|
| WARREN |
Ext. Low |
12,140 |
16,460 |
20,780 |
25,100 |
29,420 |
31,750 |
33,950 |
36,150 |
35,140 |
37,148 |
| Very Low |
19,150 |
21,900 |
24,650 |
27,350 |
29,550 |
31,750 |
33,950 |
36,150 |
38,290 |
40,478 |
| Low |
30,650 |
35,000 |
39,400 |
43,750 |
47,250 |
50,750 |
54,250 |
57,750 |
61,250 |
64,750 |
For each person in excess of 8, the income limit for such households is computed by adding an additional 8% to the four-person base.
Housing size subsidy standards determine the number of bedrooms needed for families of different sizes. MRHA VI is legally required to give the family the smallest subsidy that they qualify for based on family size. The family unit size number is entered on the voucher issued to the family. The household member(s) will incur the additional cost for any bedroom(s) above the allocated unit size.
MRHA VI does not determine where family members may sleep, or who shares a bedroom or other room in the home.
Determining Family Unit Size
Effective January 1, 2018, the subsidy standards are as follows:
- One (1) room for every two people
- Approved live-in aides qualify for one (1) additional room
- An additional room may also be provided as a reasonable accommodation of a disability
| Unit Size |
Persons in Household |
| Minimum |
Maximum |
| Single Room Occupancy (SRO) |
|
|
| Studio (0 Bedroom) |
1 |
2 |
| 1 Bedroom |
1 |
4 |
| 2 Bedroom |
3 |
6 |
| 3 Bedroom |
5 |
8 |
| 4 Bedroom |
7 |
10 |
| 5 Bedroom |
9 |
12 |
| 6 Bedroom |
11 |
14 |
Program Description
The Project Based Voucher (PBV) program attaches the rental assistance voucher to private (including MRHAVI-owned/operated) housing units. Under the PBV program, MRHAVI enters into a Housing Assistance Payments contract with the property owner for specified units and for a specified term.
PBV units are leased to eligible low-income tenants from MRHA6’s PBV Waiting List or in some cases referred by the property owner.
PBV rental assistance is contractually tied to the unit, as opposed to the tenant. A family who moves from the project-based unit may be eligible to receive HCV (tenant-based) assistance, if available.
Who is Eligible
- Must meet Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program eligibility requirements.
- Property owners interested in MRHA VI’s PBV program may submit a proposal for the program only in response to an officially advertised Request For Proposals.
For More Information
For general information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about the Project Based Voucher program, click here.
Program Description
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a voluntary program which enables families assisted through the HUD Assisted Multifamily, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), or Public Housing (PH) to increase their earnings, build asset and financial capability. Families who elect to participate in the program signs a five (5) year Contract of Participation (COP). During this period family receives case management to help with accessing services needed to overcome barriers in order to achieve goals and gain financial stability.
Services Offered to FSS Participants
- Collaborative Partners in the community provide partnership to provide wrap- around services to participant using non-FSS Resources. Services provided, but not limited to:
- Job Readiness
- Financial Empowerment
- Adult Education
- Life Skills
- Referral Services
- Budget/Credit Workshop
- Homebuyer Education
Other Incentive of FSS Program
- The escrow account is a financial incentive for participants to increase their earning in the form of an escrow saving that grows as participants’ earning rise. The escrow account helps participants build savings they can use to improve their quality of life and advance their personal goals.
For More Information
If you are interested in enrolling into the FSS program, contact the FSS Coordinators or complete the FSS Brochure and return it to our office.
Program Description
The Homeownership Voucher Program allows family the opportunity to use housing assistance that would normally be paid to landlords as rent to purchase and build equity in a home of their own. Families who receive assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), sign up for the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and meet the required eligibility may exercise the homeownership option. If you are interested in homeownership complete the attached form.
Who is Eligible
- Families who currently receive assistance through one of MRHA6’s housing choice voucher programs.
