Affordable Housing In Randolph County
Illinois
Waiting List Openings In Randolph County
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Menard County Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher | Open Now |
11 Low Income Apartment Communities In Randolph County
Housing Authorities that serve Randolph County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Randolph County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Menard County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Randolph County, Illinois
There are 11 low income housing apartment communities offering 415 affordable apartments for rent in Randolph County, Illinois.
Income Based Apartments in Randolph County, Illinois
Randolph County features 327 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 Randolph County, Illinois
There are 88 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Randolph County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Randolph County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Randolph County landlords $300 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Randolph County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Randolph County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $630 and $770.
2021 Randolph 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County, Illinois Fair Market Rent | $464 | $543 | $700 | $926 | $1,088 |
| Randolph County, Illinois Payment Standard Range | $418 to $510 | $489 to $597 | $630 to $770 | $833 to $1,019 | $979 to $1,197 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Randolph County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 415 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 327 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 22.58% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.39 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median Household Income | $48,158 ±$2,443 |
| Median Rent | $623 ±$34 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 38.76% ± 6.48pp |
| Total Population | 33,069 |
Population and Household Demographics
Randolph County is a county in Illinois with a population of 33,069. There are 11,895 households in the county with an average household size of 2.49 persons. 22.58% of households in Randolph County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Randolph County
The median gross income for households in Randolph County is $48,158 a year, or $4,013 a month. The median rent for the county is $623 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Randolph County, a household making less than $2,077 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 38.76% of households who rent are overburdened in Randolph County.
Area Median Income In Randolph 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 Randolph County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $69,100
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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,550 | $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 Randolph County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,200 | $27,650 | $31,100 | $34,550 | $37,350 | $40,100 | $42,850 | $45,650 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Randolph County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$38,750 | $44,250 | $49,800 | $55,300 | $59,750 | $64,150 | $68,600 | $73,000 |
Cities In Randolph County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Baldwin | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Baldwin are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Chester | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Chester are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Coulterville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Coulterville are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Ellis Grove | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Ellis Grove are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Evansville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Evansville are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Kaskaskia | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Kaskaskia are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Percy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Percy are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Prairie du Rocher | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Prairie du Rocher are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Red Bud | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Red Bud are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Rockwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Rockwood are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Ruma | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Ruma are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Sparta | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Sparta are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Steeleville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Steeleville are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
| Tilden | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Tilden are the Randolph County Housing Authority and Menard County Housing Authority. |
