Apply to Suwannee County Apartment Waiting Lists
There are 146 low-income apartments in Suwannee County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 409 low-income homes in Suwannee County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $348 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on April 18th, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Suwannee 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 |
|---|---|
| Suwannee County Housing Authority | Public Housing |
| North Central Florida Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Suwannee County, Florida Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Suwannee County, Florida
Suwannee County features 409 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 Suwannee County, Florida
There are 146 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Suwannee County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Suwannee County, Florida
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Suwannee County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Suwannee County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Suwannee County, Florida for a two-bedroom apartment is between $759 and $927.
2023 Suwannee 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee County, Florida Fair Market Rent | $720 | $724 | $843 | $1,028 | $1,156 |
| Suwannee County, Florida Payment Standard Range | $648 to $792 | $652 to $796 | $759 to $927 | $925 to $1,131 | $1,040 to $1,272 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Suwannee County, FL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 555 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 409 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.29% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.91 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median Household Income | $36,289 ±$2,169 |
| Median Rent | $677 ±$59 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 36.37% ± 6.2pp |
| Total Population | 43,595 |
Population and Household Demographics
Suwannee County is a county in Florida with a population of 43,595. There are 15,649 households in the county with an average household size of 2.69 persons. 31.29% of households in Suwannee County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Suwannee County
The median gross income for households in Suwannee County is $36,289 a year, or $3,024 a month. The median rent for the county is $677 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Suwannee County, a household making less than $2,257 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 36.37% of households who rent are overburdened in Suwannee County.
Area Median Income In Suwannee 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 Suwannee County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $63,300
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 Suwannee 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 Suwannee 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 Suwannee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $34,700 | $37,250 | $39,850 | $42,400 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Suwannee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,500 | $25,700 | $28,900 | $32,100 | $34,700 | $37,250 | $39,850 | $42,400 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Suwannee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,950 | $41,100 | $46,250 | $51,350 | $55,500 | $59,600 | $63,700 | $67,800 |
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