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There are 2,600 low-income apartments in Brevard County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 2,791 low-income homes in Brevard County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $340 towards rent each month.
Affordable Housing In Brevard County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Brevard County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Melbourne, FL | Affordable Housing programs support 17 apartment communities in Melbourne. |
| Cocoa, FL | Affordable Housing programs support 9 apartment communities in Cocoa. |
| Titusville, FL | Affordable Housing programs support 9 apartment communities in Titusville. |
| Palm Bay, FL | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Palm Bay. |
| Rockledge, FL | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Rockledge. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Brevard County, Florida
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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Brevard County | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Brevard County, Florida Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County features 2,791 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 Brevard County, Florida
There are 2,600 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Brevard County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Brevard County, Florida
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Brevard County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Brevard County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Brevard County, Florida for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,238 and $1,513.
2023 Brevard County, Florida 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County, Florida Fair Market Rent | $962 | $1,143 | $1,375 | $1,834 | $2,183 |
| Brevard County, Florida Payment Standard Range | $866 to $1,058 | $1,029 to $1,257 | $1,238 to $1,513 | $1,651 to $2,017 | $1,965 to $2,401 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Brevard County, FL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 47 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,391 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,791 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 28.34% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.49 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median Household Income | $48,925 ±$739 |
| Median Rent | $909 ±$12 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.78% ± 1.67pp |
| Total Population | 553,591 |
Population and Household Demographics
Brevard County is a county in Florida with a population of 553,591. There are 222,791 households in the county with an average household size of 2.46 persons. 28.34% of households in Brevard County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Brevard County
The median gross income for households in Brevard County is $48,925 a year, or $4,077 a month. The median rent for the county is $909 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Brevard County, a household making less than $3,030 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.78% of households who rent are overburdened in Brevard County.
Area Median Income In Brevard 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 Brevard County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $82,300
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 Brevard 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 Brevard 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 Brevard County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,050 | $19,500 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Brevard County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,450 | $32,500 | $36,550 | $40,600 | $43,850 | $47,100 | $50,350 | $53,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Brevard County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,500 | $52,000 | $58,500 | $64,950 | $70,150 | $75,350 | $80,550 | $85,750 |
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