Affordable Housing In Bureau County
Illinois
17 Low Income Apartment Communities In Bureau County
Housing Authorities that serve Bureau County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Bureau County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Bureau County, Illinois
There are 17 low income housing apartment communities offering 685 affordable apartments for rent in Bureau County, Illinois.
Income Based Apartments in Bureau County, Illinois
Bureau County features 340 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 Bureau County, Illinois
There are 345 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bureau County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bureau County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bureau County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Bureau County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bureau County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $665 and $813.
2021 Bureau County, Illinois 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau County, Illinois Fair Market Rent | $488 | $561 | $739 | $919 | $1,002 |
| Bureau County, Illinois Payment Standard Range | $439 to $537 | $505 to $617 | $665 to $813 | $827 to $1,011 | $902 to $1,102 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Bureau County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 685 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 340 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 24.69% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.15 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Median Household Income | $50,423 ±$1,480 |
| Median Rent | $640 ±$33 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.95% ± 4.95pp |
| Total Population | 34,115 |
Population and Household Demographics
Bureau County is a county in Illinois with a population of 34,115. There are 14,023 households in the county with an average household size of 2.40 persons. 24.69% of households in Bureau County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bureau County
The median gross income for households in Bureau County is $50,423 a year, or $4,202 a month. The median rent for the county is $640 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Bureau County, a household making less than $2,133 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.95% of households who rent are overburdened in Bureau County.
Area Median Income In Bureau 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 Bureau County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,400
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 Bureau 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 Bureau 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 Bureau County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,000 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Bureau County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,000 | $28,600 | $32,150 | $35,700 | $38,600 | $41,450 | $44,300 | $47,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Bureau County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,000 | $45,700 | $51,400 | $57,100 | $61,700 | $66,250 | $70,850 | $75,400 |
Cities In Bureau County
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| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Annawan | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Annawan is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Arlington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arlington is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Buda | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Buda is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Bureau Junction | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bureau Junction is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Cherry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cherry is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Dalzell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dalzell is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| De Pue | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves De Pue is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Dover | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dover is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Hollowayville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hollowayville is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| La Moille | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves La Moille is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Ladd | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ladd is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Malden | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Malden is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Manlius | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Manlius is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Mineral | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mineral is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Neponset | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Neponset is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| New Bedford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Bedford is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Ohio | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ohio is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Princeton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Princeton is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Seatonville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Seatonville is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Sheffield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sheffield is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Spring Valley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Spring Valley is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Tiskilwa | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tiskilwa is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Walnut | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Walnut is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
| Wyanet | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wyanet is the Bureau County Housing Authority. |
