Affordable Housing In Elmore County
Alabama
6 Low Income Apartment Communities In Elmore County
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Other Housing Authorities located in Elmore County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Tallassee Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Elmore County, Alabama
There are 6 low income housing apartment communities offering 311 affordable apartments for rent in Elmore County, Alabama.
Income Based Apartments in Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County features 255 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 Elmore County, Alabama
There are 56 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Elmore County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Elmore County, Alabama
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Elmore County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Elmore County.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Elmore County, AL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 311 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 255 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.12% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.55 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Median Household Income | $53,555 ±$1,980 |
| Median Rent | $785 ±$42 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.79% ± 6pp |
| Total Population | 80,763 |
Population and Household Demographics
Elmore County is a County in Alabama with a population of 80,763. There are 28,651 households in the county with an average household size of 2.65 persons. 25.12% of households in Elmore County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Elmore County
The median gross income for households in Elmore County is $53,555 a year, or $4,463 a month. The median rent for the county is $785 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Elmore County, a household making less than $2,617 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.79% of households who rent are overburdened in Elmore County.1
Area Median Income In Elmore 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 Elmore County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $65,900
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 Elmore 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 Elmore County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $13,850 | $16,910 | $21,330 | $25,750 | $30,170 | $34,590 | $39,010 | $43,430 |
| 50% of Median | $23,100 | $26,400 | $29,700 | $32,950 | $35,600 | $38,250 | $40,900 | $43,500 |
| 80% of Median | $36,900 | $42,200 | $47,450 | $52,700 | $56,950 | $61,150 | $65,350 | $69,600 |
Cities In Elmore County
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| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Tallassee | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tallassee is the Tallassee Housing Authority. |
| Eclectic | 1 | |
| Wetumpka | 1 | |
| Deatsville | 0 | |
| Blue Ridge | 0 | |
| Coosada | 0 | |
| Elmore | 0 | |
| Emerald Mountain | 0 | |
| Holtville | 0 | |
| Redland | 0 |
