Affordable Housing In Pinal County
Arizona
43 Low Income Apartment Communities In Pinal County
Superior Arboretum Apartments
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Pinal 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 Pinal County, Arizona
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Pinal County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Pinal County, Arizona
There are 43 low income housing apartment communities offering 2,391 affordable apartments for rent in Pinal County, Arizona.
Income Based Apartments in Pinal County, Arizona
Pinal County features 741 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 Pinal County, Arizona
There are 1,647 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Pinal County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Pinal County, Arizona
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Pinal County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Pinal County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Pinal County, Arizona for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,180 and $1,442.
2022 Pinal 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinal County, Arizona Fair Market Rent | $1,005 | $1,091 | $1,311 | $1,825 | $2,078 |
| Pinal County, Arizona Payment Standard Range | $905 to $1,106 | $982 to $1,200 | $1,180 to $1,442 | $1,643 to $2,008 | $1,870 to $2,286 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Pinal County, AZ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 43 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,391 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 741 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.78% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.28 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Median Household Income | $49,477 ±$1,077 |
| Median Rent | $992 ±$24 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.93% ± 2.94pp |
| Total Population | 389,772 |
Population and Household Demographics
Pinal County is a county in Arizona with a population of 389,772. There are 127,599 households in the county with an average household size of 2.87 persons. 27.78% of households in Pinal County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Pinal County
The median gross income for households in Pinal County is $49,477 a year, or $4,123 a month. The median rent for the county is $992 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Pinal County, a household making less than $3,307 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.93% of households who rent are overburdened in Pinal County.
Area Median Income In Pinal 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 Pinal County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $79,000
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 Pinal 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 Pinal 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 Pinal County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,600 | $19,000 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Pinal County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,500 | $42,700 | $45,850 | $49,000 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Pinal County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,250 | $50,600 | $56,900 | $63,200 | $68,300 | $73,350 | $78,400 | $83,450 |
Cities In Pinal County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Ak Chin Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ak Chin Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Ak-Chin Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ak-Chin Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Apache Junction | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Apache Junction are the Housing Authority of Maricopa County and Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Arizona City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arizona City is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Blackwater | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Blackwater is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Cactus Forest | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cactus Forest is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Campo Bonito | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Campo Bonito is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Casa Blanca | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Casa Blanca is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Casa Grande | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Casa Grande is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Chuichu | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chuichu is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Coolidge | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Coolidge is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Dudleyville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dudleyville is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Eloy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Eloy is the Eloy Housing Authority. |
| Florence | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Florence is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Gold Canyon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Gold Canyon is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Goodyear Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Goodyear Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Kearny | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kearny is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Kohatk | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kohatk is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Lower Santan Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lower Santan Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Mammoth | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mammoth is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Maricopa | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Maricopa is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Oracle | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oracle is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Picacho | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Picacho is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Queen Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Queen Valley is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Red Rock | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Red Rock is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Sacate Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sacate Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Sacaton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sacaton is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Sacaton Flats Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sacaton Flats Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Saddlebrooke | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Saddlebrooke is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| San Manuel | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves San Manuel is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| San Tan Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves San Tan Valley is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Santa Cruz | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Santa Cruz is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Stanfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stanfield is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Stotonic Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stotonic Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Superior | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Superior is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Sweet Water Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sweet Water Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Tat Momoli | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tat Momoli is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Upper Santan Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Upper Santan Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Vaiva Vo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Vaiva Vo is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
| Wet Camp Village | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wet Camp Village is the Pinal County Housing Authority. |
