Affordable Housing In Dale County
Alabama
48 Low Income Apartment Communities In Dale County
Housing Authorities that serve Dale County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Dothan Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
| MCHA Communities LLC | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA); Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Dale County, Alabama
There are 48 low income housing apartment communities offering 3,003 affordable apartments for rent in Dale County, Alabama.
Income Based Apartments in Dale County, Alabama
Dale County features 2,201 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Dale County, Alabama
There are 802 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Dale County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Dale County, Alabama
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Dale County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Dale County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Dale County, Alabama for a two-bedroom apartment is between $551 and $673.
2020 Dale County, Alabama Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent | $498 | $501 | $612 | $829 | $1,075 |
| Payment Standard Range | $448 to $548 | $451 to $551 | $551 to $673 | $746 to $912 | $968 to $1,183 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Dale County, AL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 48 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,003 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,201 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 38% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.72 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Median Household Income | $45,028 ±$2,413 |
| Median Rent | $629 ±$22 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 38.11% ± 3.75pp |
| Total Population | 49,866 |
Population and Household Demographics
Dale County is a county in Alabama with a population of 49,866. There are 19,018 households in the county with an average household size of 2.56 persons. 38% of households in Dale County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Dale County
The median gross income for households in Dale County is $45,028 a year, or $3,752 a month. The median rent for the county is $629 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Dale County, a household making less than $2,097 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 38.11% of households who rent are overburdened in Dale County.
Area Median Income In Dale County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Dale County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $57,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Dale County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Dale County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $12,760 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $33,350 | $35,650 | $37,950 |
| 50% of Median | $20,150 | $23,000 | $25,900 | $28,750 | $31,050 | $33,350 | $35,650 | $37,950 |
| 80% of Median | $32,200 | $36,800 | $41,400 | $46,000 | $49,700 | $53,400 | $57,050 | $60,750 |
Cities In Dale County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Ariton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Ariton are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Clayhatchee | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Clayhatchee are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Daleville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Daleville are the Housing Authority of the City of Daleville, Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Dothan | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Dothan are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Fort Rucker | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Fort Rucker are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Grimes | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Grimes are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Level Plains | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Level Plains are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Midland City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Midland City are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Napier Field | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Napier Field are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Newton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Newton are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Ozark | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Ozark are the Ozark Housing Authority, Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
| Pinckard | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Pinckard are the Dothan Housing Authority and MCHA Communities LLC. |
