Affordable Housing In Fairfield
Jefferson County,
Iowa
8 Low Income Apartment Communities In Fairfield
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Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Fairfield, Iowa
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 Fairfield, Iowa
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Fairfield, Iowa
There are 8 low income housing apartment communities offering 236 affordable apartments for rent in Fairfield, Iowa.
Income Based Apartments in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield features 161 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 Fairfield, Iowa
There are 75 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Fairfield.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Fairfield, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Fairfield landlords $300 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Fairfield.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Fairfield, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $701 and $857.
2022 Fairfield, Iowa 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield, Iowa Fair Market Rent | $563 | $592 | $779 | $1,107 | $1,325 |
| Fairfield, Iowa Payment Standard Range | $507 to $619 | $533 to $651 | $701 to $857 | $996 to $1,218 | $1,193 to $1,458 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Fairfield, IA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 236 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 161 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 42.21% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.96 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Median Household Income | $37,162 ±$4,724 |
| Median Rent | $646 ±$72 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.55% ± 9.54pp |
| Total Population | 9,739 |
Population and Household Demographics
Fairfield is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa with a population of 9,739. There are 3,961 households in the city with an average household size of 2.12 persons. 42.21% of households in Fairfield are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Fairfield
The median gross income for households in Fairfield is $37,162 a year, or $3,097 a month. The median rent for the city is $646 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Fairfield, a household making less than $2,153 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.55% of households who rent are overburdened in Fairfield.
Area Median Income In Fairfield
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 Fairfield, the AMI is calculated from all households within Jefferson County.
In Fairfield, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $66,600
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 Fairfield
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 Fairfield
| 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 Fairfield AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,600 | $18,950 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Fairfield AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,450 | $42,650 | $45,800 | $48,950 | $52,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Fairfield AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,200 | $50,500 | $56,800 | $63,100 | $68,150 | $73,200 | $78,250 | $83,300 |
