Affordable Housing In Yell County
Arkansas
8 Low Income Apartment Communities In Yell County
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Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Yell County, Arkansas
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 Yell County, Arkansas
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Yell County Public Facilities Board | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Yell County, Arkansas
There are 8 low income housing apartment communities offering 321 affordable apartments for rent in Yell County, Arkansas.
Income Based Apartments in Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County features 312 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 Yell County, Arkansas
There are 8 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Yell County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Yell County, Arkansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Yell County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Yell County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Yell County, Arkansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $584 and $714.
2022 Yell County, Arkansas 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yell County, Arkansas Fair Market Rent | $533 | $536 | $649 | $865 | $939 |
| Yell County, Arkansas Payment Standard Range | $480 to $586 | $482 to $590 | $584 to $714 | $779 to $952 | $845 to $1,033 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Yell County, AR Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 321 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 312 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.42% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.97 |
| Average Household Size | 2.80 |
| Median Household Income | $37,804 ±$2,149 |
| Median Rent | $539 ±$16 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 36.08% ± 7.74pp |
| Total Population | 21,835 |
Population and Household Demographics
Yell County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 21,835. There are 7,687 households in the county with an average household size of 2.80 persons. 32.42% of households in Yell County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Yell County
The median gross income for households in Yell County is $37,804 a year, or $3,150 a month. The median rent for the county is $539 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Yell County, a household making less than $1,797 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 36.08% of households who rent are overburdened in Yell County.
Area Median Income In Yell 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 Yell County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $50,900
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 Yell 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 Yell 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 Yell County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$12,880 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $29,250 | $31,400 | $33,550 | $35,750 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Yell County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$18,950 | $21,650 | $24,350 | $27,050 | $29,250 | $31,400 | $33,550 | $35,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Yell County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$30,350 | $34,650 | $39,000 | $43,300 | $46,800 | $50,250 | $53,700 | $57,200 |
Cities In Yell County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Belleville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Belleville is the Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
| Corinth | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Corinth is the Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
| Danville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Danville is the Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
| Dardanelle | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Dardanelle are the Dardanelle Housing Authority and Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
| Havana | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Havana is the Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
| Ola | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Ola are the Ola Housing Authority and Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
| Plainview | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Plainview is the Yell County Public Facilities Board. |
