Affordable Housing In Mohave County
Arizona
25 Low Income Apartment Communities In Mohave County
Kingman Veteran Villas
Harrison Haven
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Mohave County, 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 Mohave County, Arizona
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Mohave County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Mohave County, Arizona
There are 25 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,684 affordable apartments for rent in Mohave County, Arizona.
Income Based Apartments in Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County features 436 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 Mohave County, Arizona
There are 1,248 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mohave County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mohave County, Arizona
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mohave County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Mohave County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mohave County, Arizona for a two-bedroom apartment is between $872 and $1,066.
2022 Mohave County, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave County, Arizona Fair Market Rent | $667 | $766 | $969 | $1,364 | $1,539 |
| Mohave County, Arizona Payment Standard Range | $600 to $734 | $689 to $843 | $872 to $1,066 | $1,228 to $1,500 | $1,385 to $1,693 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Mohave County, AZ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 25 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,684 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 436 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.92% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.70 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median Household Income | $38,488 ±$1,064 |
| Median Rent | $786 ±$17 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 43.85% ± 2.42pp |
| Total Population | 203,362 |
Population and Household Demographics
Mohave County is a county in Arizona with a population of 203,362. There are 80,832 households in the county with an average household size of 2.43 persons. 32.92% of households in Mohave County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Mohave County
The median gross income for households in Mohave County is $38,488 a year, or $3,207 a month. The median rent for the county is $786 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Mohave County, a household making less than $2,620 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 43.85% of households who rent are overburdened in Mohave County.
Area Median Income In Mohave 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 Mohave County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $63,100
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 Mohave 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 Mohave 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 Mohave County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,590 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $36,150 | $38,650 | $41,150 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Mohave County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$21,850 | $24,950 | $28,050 | $31,150 | $33,650 | $36,150 | $38,650 | $41,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Mohave County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$34,900 | $39,850 | $44,850 | $49,800 | $53,800 | $57,800 | $61,800 | $65,750 |
Cities In Mohave County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Antares | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Antares is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Arizona Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arizona Village is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Beaver Dam | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beaver Dam is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Bullhead City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bullhead City is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Cane Beds | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cane Beds is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Centennial Park | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Centennial Park is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Chloride | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chloride is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Clacks Canyon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Clacks Canyon is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Colorado City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Colorado City is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Crozier | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Crozier is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Crystal Beach | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Crystal Beach is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Desert Hills | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Desert Hills is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Dolan Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dolan Springs is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Fort Mohave | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fort Mohave is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Golden Shores | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Golden Shores is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Golden Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Golden Valley is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Grand Canyon West | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grand Canyon West is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Hackberry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hackberry is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Kaibab | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kaibab is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Katherine | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Katherine is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Kingman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kingman is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Lake Havasu City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lake Havasu City is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Lazy Y U | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lazy Y U is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Littlefield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Littlefield is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| McConnico | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves McConnico is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Meadview | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Meadview is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Mesquite Creek | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mesquite Creek is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Moccasin | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Moccasin is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Mohave Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mohave Valley is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Mojave Ranch Estates | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mojave Ranch Estates is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| New Kingman Butler | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Kingman Butler is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| New Kingman-Butler | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Kingman-Butler is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Oatman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oatman is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Peach Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Peach Springs is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Pine Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pine Lake is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Pinion Pines | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pinion Pines is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Scenic | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Scenic is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| So Hi | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves So Hi is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| So-Hi | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves So-Hi is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Topock | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Topock is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Truxton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Truxton is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Valentine | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Valentine is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Valle Vista | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Valle Vista is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Walnut Creek | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Walnut Creek is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| White Hills | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves White Hills is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Wikieup | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wikieup is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Willow Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Willow Valley is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
| Yucca | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Yucca is the Mohave County Housing Authority. |
