There are 1,231 low-income apartments in Limestone County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Limestone County, Alabama can range from $535 to $680 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,050 low-income homes in Limestone County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $312 towards rent each month.
Affordable Housing In Limestone County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Limestone County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Athens, AL | Affordable Housing programs support 19 apartment communities in Athens. |
| Decatur, AL | Affordable Housing programs support 16 apartment communities in Decatur. |
| Madison, AL | Affordable Housing programs support 9 apartment communities in Madison. |
| Ardmore, AL | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Ardmore. |
| Elkmont, AL | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Elkmont. |
Limestone County, Alabama Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Limestone County, Alabama
Limestone County features 2,050 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 Limestone County, Alabama
There are 1,231 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Limestone County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Limestone County, Alabama
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Limestone County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Limestone County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Limestone County, Alabama for a two-bedroom apartment is between $926 and $1,132.
2023 Limestone 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone County, Alabama Fair Market Rent | $737 | $872 | $1,029 | $1,354 | $1,612 |
| Limestone County, Alabama Payment Standard Range | $663 to $811 | $785 to $959 | $926 to $1,132 | $1,219 to $1,489 | $1,451 to $1,773 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Limestone County, AL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 48 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,359 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,050 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 23.73% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.60 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Median Household Income | $49,570 ±$1,409 |
| Median Rent | $616 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.95% ± 4.37pp |
| Total Population | 88,805 |
Population and Household Demographics
Limestone County is a county in Alabama with a population of 88,805. There are 32,213 households in the county with an average household size of 2.64 persons. 23.73% of households in Limestone County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Limestone County
The median gross income for households in Limestone County is $49,570 a year, or $4,131 a month. The median rent for the county is $616 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Limestone County, a household making less than $2,053 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.95% of households who rent are overburdened in Limestone County.
Area Median Income In Limestone 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 Limestone County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $92,700
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 Limestone 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 Limestone County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Limestone County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,500 | $22,250 | $25,050 | $27,800 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Limestone County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,450 | $37,100 | $41,750 | $46,350 | $50,100 | $53,800 | $57,500 | $61,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Limestone County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,950 | $59,350 | $66,750 | $74,150 | $80,100 | $86,050 | $91,950 | $97,900 |
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