Affordable Housing In Clinton County
Illinois
Waiting List Openings In Clinton County
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Menard County Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher | Open Now |
14 Low Income Apartment Communities In Clinton County
Housing Authorities that serve Clinton County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Menard County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Clinton County, Illinois
There are 14 low income housing apartment communities offering 721 affordable apartments for rent in Clinton County, Illinois.
Income Based Apartments in Clinton County, Illinois
Clinton County features 449 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 Clinton County, Illinois
There are 228 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Clinton County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Clinton County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Clinton County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Clinton County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Clinton County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $844 and $1,032.
2021 Clinton 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County, Illinois Fair Market Rent | $671 | $731 | $938 | $1,224 | $1,440 |
| Clinton County, Illinois Payment Standard Range | $604 to $738 | $658 to $804 | $844 to $1,032 | $1,102 to $1,346 | $1,296 to $1,584 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Clinton County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 721 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 449 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 16.94% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.52 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median Household Income | $63,236 ±$2,172 |
| Median Rent | $779 ±$55 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 30.91% ± 4.74pp |
| Total Population | 37,929 |
Population and Household Demographics
Clinton County is a county in Illinois with a population of 37,929. There are 13,866 households in the county with an average household size of 2.59 persons. 16.94% of households in Clinton County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Clinton County
The median gross income for households in Clinton County is $63,236 a year, or $5,270 a month. The median rent for the county is $779 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Clinton County, a household making less than $2,597 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 30.91% of households who rent are overburdened in Clinton County.
Area Median Income In Clinton 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 Clinton County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $82,900
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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,400 | $19,900 | $22,400 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Clinton County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,050 | $33,200 | $37,350 | $41,450 | $44,800 | $48,100 | $51,400 | $54,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Clinton County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,450 | $53,050 | $59,700 | $66,300 | $71,650 | $76,950 | $82,250 | $87,550 |
Cities In Clinton County
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| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Albers | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Albers is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Aviston | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Aviston is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Bartelso | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bartelso is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Beckemeyer | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beckemeyer is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Breese | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Breese is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Carlyle | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Carlyle is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Centralia | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Centralia is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Damiansville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Damiansville is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Germantown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Germantown is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Hoffman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hoffman is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Huey | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Huey is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| New Baden | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Baden is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Trenton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Trenton is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Wamac | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wamac is the Menard County Housing Authority. |
