Affordable Housing In East Enterprise
Switzerland County,
Indiana
Housing Authorities that serve East Enterprise
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency |
Guide To Affordable Housing in East Enterprise, Indiana
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in East Enterprise, Indiana.
Income Based Apartments in East Enterprise, Indiana
East Enterprise features 0 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 East Enterprise, Indiana
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in East Enterprise.
Housing Choice Vouchers in East Enterprise, Indiana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay East Enterprise landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in East Enterprise.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in East Enterprise, Indiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $659 and $805.
2021 East Enterprise, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Enterprise, Indiana Fair Market Rent | $483 | $560 | $732 | $1,048 | $1,116 |
| East Enterprise, Indiana Payment Standard Range | $435 to $531 | $504 to $616 | $659 to $805 | $943 to $1,153 | $1,004 to $1,228 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
East Enterprise, IN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 47.71% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 5.62 |
| Average Household Size | 3.79 |
| Median Household Income | $28,576 ±$17,178 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 69.23% ± 74.72pp |
| Total Population | 413 |
Population and Household Demographics
East Enterprise is a city in Switzerland County, Indiana with a population of 413. There are 109 households in the city with an average household size of 3.79 persons. 47.71% of households in East Enterprise are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in East Enterprise
The median gross income for households in East Enterprise is $28,576 a year, or $2,381 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In East Enterprise, a household making less than $0 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 69.23% of households who rent are overburdened in East Enterprise.
Area Median Income In East Enterprise
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For East Enterprise, the AMI is calculated from all households within Switzerland County.
In East Enterprise, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $53,700
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 East Enterprise
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 East Enterprise
| 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 East Enterprise AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,750 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $43,100 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the East Enterprise AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,900 | $26,150 | $29,400 | $32,650 | $35,300 | $37,900 | $40,500 | $43,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the East Enterprise AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$36,600 | $41,800 | $47,050 | $52,250 | $56,450 | $60,650 | $64,800 | $69,000 |
