Affordable Housing In Idaho County
Idaho
Affordable Housing programs support 85 income based apartments in Idaho County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 63 affordable apartments in Idaho County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Idaho County, Idaho
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Idaho County. Go to the Idaho Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Idaho County.
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Affordable Housing In Idaho County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Idaho County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Affordable Housing In Grangeville, ID | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Grangeville. |
| Affordable Housing In Kamiah, ID | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Kamiah. |
| Affordable Housing In Riggins, ID | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Riggins. |
Idaho County, Idaho Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Idaho County, Idaho
Idaho County features 85 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 Idaho County, Idaho
There are 63 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Idaho County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Idaho County, Idaho
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Idaho County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Idaho County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Idaho County, Idaho for a two-bedroom apartment is between $850 and $1,038.
2023 Idaho County, Idaho 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho County, Idaho Fair Market Rent | $631 | $717 | $944 | $1,227 | $1,586 |
| Idaho County, Idaho Payment Standard Range | $568 to $694 | $645 to $789 | $850 to $1,038 | $1,104 to $1,350 | $1,427 to $1,745 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Idaho County, ID Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 148 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 85 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 19.76% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.55 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Median Household Income | $38,191 ±$2,196 |
| Median Rent | $606 ±$65 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 29.36% ± 6.43pp |
| Total Population | 16,312 |
Population and Household Demographics
Idaho County is a county in Idaho with a population of 16,312. There are 6,583 households in the county with an average household size of 2.38 persons. 19.76% of households in Idaho County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Idaho County
The median gross income for households in Idaho County is $38,191 a year, or $3,183 a month. The median rent for the county is $606 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Idaho County, a household making less than $2,020 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 29.36% of households who rent are overburdened in Idaho County.
Area Median Income In Idaho 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 Idaho County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $57,400
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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,000 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,250 | $43,900 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Idaho County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$23,300 | $26,600 | $29,950 | $33,250 | $35,950 | $38,600 | $41,250 | $43,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Idaho County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$37,250 | $42,600 | $47,900 | $53,200 | $57,500 | $61,750 | $66,000 | $70,250 |
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