Affordable Housing In Garfield County
Colorado
Affordable Housing programs support 299 income based apartments in Garfield County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 285 affordable apartments in Garfield County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Garfield County, Colorado
There is one Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list open in Garfield County.
Go to the Colorado Section 8 Waiting Lists page for more openings near Garfield County.
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Affordable Housing In Garfield County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Garfield County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Affordable Housing In Carbondale, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Carbondale. |
| Affordable Housing In Glenwood Springs, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Glenwood Springs. |
| Affordable Housing In New Castle, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in New Castle. |
| Affordable Housing In Parachute, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Parachute. |
| Affordable Housing In Rifle, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Rifle. |
| Affordable Housing In Silt, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Silt. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Garfield County, Colorado
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 |
|---|---|
| Garfield County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Garfield County, Colorado Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County features 299 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 Garfield County, Colorado
There are 285 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Garfield County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Garfield County, Colorado
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Garfield County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Garfield County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Garfield County, Colorado for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,221 and $1,493.
2023 Garfield County, Colorado 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield County, Colorado Fair Market Rent | $1,094 | $1,101 | $1,357 | $1,861 | $2,275 |
| Garfield County, Colorado Payment Standard Range | $985 to $1,203 | $991 to $1,211 | $1,221 to $1,493 | $1,675 to $2,047 | $2,048 to $2,503 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Garfield County, CO Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 584 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 299 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.36% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.77 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Median Household Income | $56,590 ±$3,065 |
| Median Rent | $1,140 ±$52 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.97% ± 5.83pp |
| Total Population | 57,076 |
Population and Household Demographics
Garfield County is a county in Colorado with a population of 57,076. There are 20,622 households in the county with an average household size of 2.72 persons. 35.36% of households in Garfield County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Garfield County
The median gross income for households in Garfield County is $56,590 a year, or $4,716 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,140 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Garfield County, a household making less than $3,800 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.97% of households who rent are overburdened in Garfield County.
Area Median Income In Garfield 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 Garfield County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $94,200
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 Garfield 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 Garfield 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 Garfield County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,800 | $22,600 | $25,450 | $28,250 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Garfield County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,000 | $37,700 | $42,400 | $47,100 | $50,900 | $54,650 | $58,450 | $62,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Garfield County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,750 | $60,300 | $67,850 | $75,350 | $81,400 | $87,450 | $93,450 | $99,500 |
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