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There are 1,418 low-income apartments in Sarasota County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Sarasota County, Florida can range from $430 to $1,092 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 823 low-income homes in Sarasota County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $390 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on February 15th, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Sarasota 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 |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Family Unification Program (FUP) |
Sarasota County, Florida Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County features 823 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 Sarasota County, Florida
There are 1,418 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sarasota County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sarasota County, Florida
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sarasota County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Sarasota County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sarasota County, Florida for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,434 and $1,752.
2023 Sarasota 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County, Florida Fair Market Rent | $1,065 | $1,277 | $1,593 | $2,112 | $2,514 |
| Sarasota County, Florida Payment Standard Range | $959 to $1,172 | $1,149 to $1,405 | $1,434 to $1,752 | $1,901 to $2,323 | $2,263 to $2,765 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Sarasota County, FL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 24 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,241 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 823 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.95% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.27 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Median Household Income | $51,766 ±$769 |
| Median Rent | $1,023 ±$21 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49% ± 1.93pp |
| Total Population | 392,038 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sarasota County is a county in Florida with a population of 392,038. There are 175,185 households in the county with an average household size of 2.21 persons. 26.95% of households in Sarasota County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sarasota County
The median gross income for households in Sarasota County is $51,766 a year, or $4,314 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,023 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sarasota County, a household making less than $3,410 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49% of households who rent are overburdened in Sarasota County.
Area Median Income In Sarasota 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 Sarasota County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $98,700
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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,200 | $21,950 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Sarasota County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,000 | $36,600 | $41,150 | $45,700 | $49,400 | $53,050 | $56,700 | $60,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Sarasota County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,200 | $58,500 | $65,800 | $73,100 | $78,950 | $84,800 | $90,650 | $96,500 |
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