Affordable Housing In Bowie
Cochise County,
Arizona
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Bowie, Arizona
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Bowie, Arizona
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Cochise County | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Bowie, Arizona
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Bowie, Arizona.
Income Based Apartments in Bowie, Arizona
Bowie features 0 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 Bowie, Arizona
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bowie.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bowie, Arizona
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bowie landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Bowie.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bowie, Arizona for a two-bedroom apartment is between $868 and $1,060.
2023 Bowie, Arizona 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie, Arizona Fair Market Rent | $727 | $775 | $964 | $1,370 | $1,642 |
| Bowie, Arizona Payment Standard Range | $654 to $800 | $698 to $853 | $868 to $1,060 | $1,233 to $1,507 | $1,478 to $1,806 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Bowie, AZ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.61% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.47 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median Household Income | $33,438 ±$16,988 |
| Median Rent | $486 ±$32 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 36.73% ± 36.31pp |
| Total Population | 366 |
Population and Household Demographics
Bowie is a city in Cochise County, Arizona with a population of 366. There are 155 households in the city with an average household size of 2.36 persons. 31.61% of households in Bowie are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bowie
The median gross income for households in Bowie is $33,438 a year, or $2,787 a month. The median rent for the city is $486 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Bowie, a household making less than $1,620 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 36.73% of households who rent are overburdened in Bowie.
Area Median Income In Bowie
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Bowie, the AMI is calculated from all households within Cochise County.
In Bowie, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $64,500
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 Bowie
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 Bowie
| 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 Bowie AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,590 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $40,000 | $42,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Bowie AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,600 | $25,800 | $29,050 | $32,250 | $34,850 | $37,450 | $40,000 | $42,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Bowie AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$36,150 | $41,300 | $46,450 | $51,600 | $55,750 | $59,900 | $64,000 | $68,150 |
