Affordable Housing In Allen County
Indiana
101 Low Income Apartment Communities In Allen County
Richfield Apartments of Fort Wayne
Cambridge Square Fort Wayne
Fairington of Fort Wayne
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Allen County, Indiana
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.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Allen County, Indiana
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Brightpoint | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Allen County, Indiana
There are 101 low income housing apartment communities offering 6,914 affordable apartments for rent in Allen County, Indiana.
Income Based Apartments in Allen County, Indiana
Allen County features 3,449 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 Allen County, Indiana
There are 3,285 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Allen County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Allen County, Indiana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Allen County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Allen County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Allen County, Indiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $740 and $904.
2022 Allen County, Indiana 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County, Indiana Fair Market Rent | $565 | $665 | $822 | $1,048 | $1,151 |
| Allen County, Indiana Payment Standard Range | $509 to $622 | $599 to $732 | $740 to $904 | $943 to $1,153 | $1,036 to $1,266 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Allen County, IN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 101 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,914 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,449 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.15% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.29 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median Household Income | $49,092 ±$839 |
| Median Rent | $682 ±$8 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.04% ± 1.67pp |
| Total Population | 363,453 |
Population and Household Demographics
Allen County is a county in Indiana with a population of 363,453. There are 140,536 households in the county with an average household size of 2.55 persons. 31.15% of households in Allen County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Allen County
The median gross income for households in Allen County is $49,092 a year, or $4,091 a month. The median rent for the county is $682 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Allen County, a household making less than $2,273 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.04% of households who rent are overburdened in Allen County.
Area Median Income In Allen 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 Allen County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $79,100
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 Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,650 | $19,000 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Allen County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,700 | $31,650 | $35,600 | $39,550 | $42,750 | $45,900 | $49,050 | $52,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Allen County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,350 | $50,650 | $57,000 | $63,300 | $68,400 | $73,450 | $78,500 | $83,600 |
Cities In Allen County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Ashley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ashley is the Brightpoint. |
| Auburn | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Auburn is the Brightpoint. |
| Butler | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Butler is the Brightpoint. |
| Fort Wayne | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Fort Wayne are the Fort Wayne Housing Authority and Brightpoint. |
| Garrett | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Garrett is the Brightpoint. |
| Grabill | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grabill is the Brightpoint. |
| Hamilton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hamilton is the Brightpoint. |
| Harlan | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Harlan is the Brightpoint. |
| Hoagland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hoagland is the Brightpoint. |
| Huntertown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Huntertown is the Brightpoint. |
| Kingsford Heights | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kingsford Heights is the Brightpoint. |
| Leo Cedarville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Leo Cedarville is the Brightpoint. |
| Leo-Cedarville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Leo-Cedarville is the Brightpoint. |
| Monroeville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Monroeville is the Brightpoint. |
| New Haven | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Haven is the Brightpoint. |
| Waterloo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Waterloo is the Brightpoint. |
| Westville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Westville is the Brightpoint. |
| Woodburn | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Woodburn is the Brightpoint. |
| Zanesville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Zanesville is the Brightpoint. |
