Affordable Housing In Pinal County
Arizona
Affordable Housing programs support 741 income based apartments in Pinal County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 1,719 affordable apartments in Pinal County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Pinal County, Arizona
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Pinal County. Go to the Arizona Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Pinal County.
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Affordable Housing In Pinal County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Pinal County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Affordable Housing In Apache Junction, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Apache Junction. |
| Affordable Housing In Casa Grande, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 9 apartment communities in Casa Grande. |
| Affordable Housing In Coolidge, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 9 apartment communities in Coolidge. |
| Affordable Housing In Eloy, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 8 apartment communities in Eloy. |
| Affordable Housing In Florence, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Florence. |
| Affordable Housing In Kearny, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Kearny. |
| Affordable Housing In Maricopa, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Maricopa. |
| Affordable Housing In Oracle, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Oracle. |
| Affordable Housing In Stanfield, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Stanfield. |
| Affordable Housing In Superior, AZ | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Superior. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving 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.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Pinal County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Pinal County, Arizona Affordable Housing Data
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 1,719 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 $1,566 and $1,914.
2023 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 | $1,344 | $1,467 | $1,740 | $2,386 | $2,716 |
| Pinal County, Arizona Payment Standard Range | $1,210 to $1,478 | $1,320 to $1,614 | $1,566 to $1,914 | $2,147 to $2,625 | $2,444 to $2,988 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Pinal County, AZ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 44 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,463 |
| 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 $88,800
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. |
$18,550 | $21,200 | $23,850 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 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. |
$30,950 | $35,350 | $39,750 | $44,150 | $47,700 | $51,250 | $54,750 | $58,300 |
| 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. |
$49,500 | $56,550 | $63,600 | $70,650 | $76,350 | $82,000 | $87,650 | $93,300 |
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