Affordable Housing In Sedgwick County
Colorado
Affordable Housing programs support 0 income based apartments in Sedgwick County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 0 affordable apartments in Sedgwick County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Sedgwick County, Colorado
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Sedgwick County. Go to the Colorado Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Sedgwick County.
Sedgwick County, Colorado Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Sedgwick County, Colorado
Sedgwick County features 0 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 Sedgwick County, Colorado
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sedgwick County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sedgwick County, Colorado
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sedgwick County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Sedgwick County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sedgwick County, Colorado for a two-bedroom apartment is between $743 and $909.
2023 Sedgwick 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County, Colorado Fair Market Rent | $678 | $731 | $826 | $1,005 | $1,334 |
| Sedgwick County, Colorado Payment Standard Range | $610 to $746 | $658 to $804 | $743 to $909 | $905 to $1,106 | $1,201 to $1,467 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Sedgwick County, CO Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.87% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median Household Income | $44,191 ±$5,886 |
| Median Rent | $543 ±$74 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.52% ± 10.3pp |
| Total Population | 2,365 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sedgwick County is a county in Colorado with a population of 2,365. There are 951 households in the county with an average household size of 2.44 persons. 25.87% of households in Sedgwick County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sedgwick County
The median gross income for households in Sedgwick County is $44,191 a year, or $3,683 a month. The median rent for the county is $543 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sedgwick County, a household making less than $1,810 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.52% of households who rent are overburdened in Sedgwick County.
Area Median Income In Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $69,500
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 Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,300 | $19,750 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Sedgwick County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,800 | $32,900 | $37,000 | $41,100 | $44,400 | $47,700 | $51,000 | $54,300 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Sedgwick County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,050 | $52,600 | $59,200 | $65,750 | $71,050 | $76,300 | $81,550 | $86,800 |
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