Affordable Housing In Barton
Washington County,
Maryland
Affordable Housing programs support 0 income based apartments in Barton where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 0 affordable apartments in Barton that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Barton, Maryland
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Barton. Go to the Maryland Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Barton.
Affordable Housing Near Barton
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Public Housing Agencies Serving Barton, Maryland
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:
- Francis Murphy Senior Apartments is currently open for new applications.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Washington County | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Barton, Maryland Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Barton, Maryland
Barton 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 Barton, Maryland
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Barton.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Barton, Maryland
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Barton landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Barton.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Barton, Maryland for a two-bedroom apartment is between $954 and $1,166.
2023 Barton, Maryland 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton, Maryland Fair Market Rent | $709 | $818 | $1,060 | $1,506 | $1,678 |
| Barton, Maryland Payment Standard Range | $638 to $780 | $736 to $900 | $954 to $1,166 | $1,355 to $1,657 | $1,510 to $1,846 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Area Median Income In Barton
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 Barton, the AMI is calculated from all households within Washington County.
In Barton, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $84,600
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 Barton
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 Barton
| 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 Barton AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,150 | $20,750 | $23,350 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Barton AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,250 | $34,550 | $38,850 | $43,150 | $46,650 | $50,100 | $53,550 | $57,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Barton AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$48,350 | $55,250 | $62,150 | $69,050 | $74,600 | $80,100 | $85,650 | $91,150 |
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