Vermilion County, Illinois Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing programs support 2,181 income based apartments in Vermilion County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 250 affordable apartments in Vermilion County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Vermilion County, Illinois
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Vermilion County. Go to the Illinois Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Vermilion County.
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Affordable Housing In Vermilion County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Vermilion County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Danville, IL | Affordable Housing programs support 20 apartment communities in Danville. |
| Hoopeston, IL | Affordable Housing programs support 6 apartment communities in Hoopeston. |
| Georgetown, IL | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Georgetown. |
| Oakwood, IL | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Oakwood. |
| Rankin, IL | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Rankin. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Vermilion County, Illinois
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Waiting lists for project-based assistance, like the Public Housing program, are open:
- Vermilion Housing Authority Public Housing is currently open for new applications.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermilion Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Family Unification Program (FUP) |
Vermilion County, Illinois Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County features 2,181 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 Vermilion County, Illinois
There are 250 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Vermilion County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Vermilion County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Vermilion County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Vermilion County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Vermilion County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $790 and $966.
2023 Vermilion 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion County, Illinois Fair Market Rent | $646 | $667 | $878 | $1,112 | $1,179 |
| Vermilion County, Illinois Payment Standard Range | $581 to $711 | $600 to $734 | $790 to $966 | $1,001 to $1,223 | $1,061 to $1,297 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Vermilion County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 32 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,496 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,181 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.02% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.50 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Median Household Income | $42,977 ±$1,779 |
| Median Rent | $638 ±$17 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.43% ± 3.87pp |
| Total Population | 80,368 |
Population and Household Demographics
Vermilion County is a county in Illinois with a population of 80,368. There are 31,531 households in the county with an average household size of 2.47 persons. 31.02% of households in Vermilion County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Vermilion County
The median gross income for households in Vermilion County is $42,977 a year, or $3,581 a month. The median rent for the county is $638 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Vermilion County, a household making less than $2,127 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.43% of households who rent are overburdened in Vermilion County.
Area Median Income In Vermilion 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 Vermilion County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $62,500
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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,950 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Vermilion County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,600 | $30,400 | $34,200 | $37,950 | $41,000 | $44,050 | $47,100 | $50,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Vermilion County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$42,500 | $48,600 | $54,650 | $60,700 | $65,600 | $70,450 | $75,300 | $80,150 |
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