Affordable Housing In Huron County
Michigan
Waiting List Openings In Huron County
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing Choice Voucher | Open Now |
16 Low Income Apartment Communities In Huron County
Housing Authorities that serve Huron County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Housing Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Huron County, Michigan
There are 16 low income housing apartment communities offering 761 affordable apartments for rent in Huron County, Michigan.
Income Based Apartments in Huron County, Michigan
Huron County features 728 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 Huron County, Michigan
There are 32 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Huron County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Huron County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Huron County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Huron County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Huron County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $661 and $807.
2021 Huron County, Michigan 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $555 | $559 | $734 | $923 | $1,078 |
| Huron County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $500 to $611 | $503 to $615 | $661 to $807 | $831 to $1,015 | $970 to $1,186 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Huron County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 761 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 728 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 18.49% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.22 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Median Household Income | $42,161 ±$1,329 |
| Median Rent | $606 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.01% ± 4.28pp |
| Total Population | 32,290 |
Population and Household Demographics
Huron County is a county in Michigan with a population of 32,290. There are 13,805 households in the county with an average household size of 2.30 persons. 18.49% of households in Huron County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Huron County
The median gross income for households in Huron County is $42,161 a year, or $3,513 a month. The median rent for the county is $606 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Huron County, a household making less than $2,020 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.01% of households who rent are overburdened in Huron County.
Area Median Income In Huron 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 Huron County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $60,500
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 Huron 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 Huron 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 Huron County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,450 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $42,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Huron County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,400 | $25,600 | $28,800 | $31,950 | $34,550 | $37,100 | $39,650 | $42,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Huron County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,800 | $40,900 | $46,000 | $51,100 | $55,200 | $59,300 | $63,400 | $67,500 |
Cities In Huron County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Bad Axe | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bad Axe is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Bay Port | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bay Port is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Bingham | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bingham is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Bloomfield Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bloomfield Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Brookfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brookfield is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Caseville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Caseville are the Caseville Housing Commission and Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Casevilleship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Casevilleship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Chandler | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chandler is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Colfax | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Colfax is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Dwight | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dwight is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Elkton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Elkton is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Fairhaven | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fairhaven is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Gore | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Gore is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Grant | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grant is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Harbor Beach | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Harbor Beach is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Hume | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hume is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Huron Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Huron Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Kinde | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kinde is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lake is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Lincoln | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lincoln is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| McKinley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves McKinley is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Meade | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Meade is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Oliver | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oliver is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Owendale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Owendale is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Paris | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Paris is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Pigeon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pigeon is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Pointe Aux Barques | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pointe Aux Barques is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Port Austin | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Port Austin is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Port Austinship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Port Austinship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Port Hope | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Port Hope is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Rubicon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rubicon is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sand Beach | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sand Beach is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sebewaing | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sebewaing is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sebewaingship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sebewaingship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sheridan | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sheridan is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sherman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sherman is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sigel | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sigel is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Ubly | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ubly is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Verona | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Verona is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Winsor | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Winsor is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
