v3.25.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0000866700
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Feb. 28, 2025
C000070760 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol OMIAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A Shares $38 0.77%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
Net Assets $ 80,200,561
Holdings Count | Holding 107
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $80,200,561
Number of Investments 107
Portfolio Turnover Rate 13%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000024703 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol OMIFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F Shares $46 0.92%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92%
Net Assets $ 80,200,561
Holdings Count | Holding 107
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $80,200,561
Number of Investments 107
Portfolio Turnover Rate 13%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000219236 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol OMIIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares $26 0.52%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52%
Net Assets $ 80,200,561
Holdings Count | Holding 107
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $80,200,561
Number of Investments 107
Portfolio Turnover Rate 13%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000024704 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol PAMFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A Shares $38 0.76%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76%
Net Assets $ 101,022,428
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $101,022,428
Number of Investments 97
Portfolio Turnover Rate 19%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000219237 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol PAMIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares $26 0.53%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.53%
Net Assets $ 101,022,428
Holdings Count | Holding 97
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $101,022,428
Number of Investments 97
Portfolio Turnover Rate 19%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000034361 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Class Name Class A Shares
Trading Symbol FMOAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A Shares $45 0.89%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Net Assets $ 479,698,986
Holdings Count | Holding 370
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $479,698,986
Number of Investments 370
Portfolio Turnover Rate 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000034363 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Class Name Class C Shares
Trading Symbol FMNCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C Shares $82 1.64%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 82
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.64%
Net Assets $ 479,698,986
Holdings Count | Holding 370
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $479,698,986
Number of Investments 370
Portfolio Turnover Rate 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000034364 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Class Name Class F Shares
Trading Symbol FHTFX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class F Shares $45 0.89%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Net Assets $ 479,698,986
Holdings Count | Holding 370
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $479,698,986
Number of Investments 370
Portfolio Turnover Rate 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart
C000130166 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
Trading Symbol FMYIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑341‑7400, Option 4, or your financial advisor.
Additional Information Phone Number 1‑800‑341‑7400
Additional Information Website FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Shares $32 0.64%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64%
Net Assets $ 479,698,986
Holdings Count | Holding 370
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
Net Assets $479,698,986
Number of Investments 370
Portfolio Turnover Rate 15%
Holdings [Text Block]
Fund Holdings
Top Sectors
(% of Net Assets)
Graphical Representation - Allocation 1 Chart