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There are 36 low-income apartments in Lemhi County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 84 low-income homes in Lemhi County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $288 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on April 23rd, 2021. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Lemhi County, Idaho Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Lemhi County, Idaho
Lemhi County features 84 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 Lemhi County, Idaho
There are 36 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lemhi County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lemhi County, Idaho
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lemhi County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Lemhi County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lemhi County, Idaho for a two-bedroom apartment is between $760 and $928.
2023 Lemhi 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemhi County, Idaho Fair Market Rent | $637 | $641 | $844 | $1,142 | $1,431 |
| Lemhi County, Idaho Payment Standard Range | $573 to $701 | $577 to $705 | $760 to $928 | $1,028 to $1,256 | $1,288 to $1,574 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Lemhi County, ID Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 120 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 84 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 28.92% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.76 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Median Household Income | $34,329 ±$3,194 |
| Median Rent | $556 ±$100 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.93% ± 12.45pp |
| Total Population | 7,790 |
Population and Household Demographics
Lemhi County is a county in Idaho with a population of 7,790. There are 3,721 households in the county with an average household size of 2.03 persons. 28.92% of households in Lemhi County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Lemhi County
The median gross income for households in Lemhi County is $34,329 a year, or $2,861 a month. The median rent for the county is $556 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Lemhi County, a household making less than $1,853 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.93% of households who rent are overburdened in Lemhi County.
Area Median Income In Lemhi 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 Lemhi County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,000
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 Lemhi 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 Lemhi 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 Lemhi County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,800 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $43,650 | $46,500 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Lemhi County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,650 | $28,200 | $31,700 | $35,200 | $38,050 | $40,850 | $43,650 | $46,500 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Lemhi County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$39,450 | $45,050 | $50,700 | $56,300 | $60,850 | $65,350 | $69,850 | $74,350 |
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