Affordable Housing In Jamestown Township
Ottawa County,
Michigan
Waiting List Openings In Jamestown Township
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing Choice Voucher | Open Soon |
| Wyoming Housing Commission Housing Choice Voucher | Open Soon |
Housing Authorities that serve Jamestown Township
| 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) |
| Wyoming Housing Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Jamestown Township, Michigan
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Jamestown Township, Michigan.
Income Based Apartments in Jamestown Township, Michigan
Jamestown Township 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 Jamestown Township, Michigan
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Jamestown Township.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Jamestown Township, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Jamestown Township landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Jamestown Township.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Jamestown Township, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $843 and $1,031.
2021 Jamestown Township, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Township, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $803 | $822 | $937 | $1,305 | $1,435 |
| Jamestown Township, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $723 to $883 | $740 to $904 | $843 to $1,031 | $1,175 to $1,436 | $1,292 to $1,579 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Jamestown Township, MI 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 | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Jamestown Township is a city in Ottawa County, Michigan with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Jamestown Township are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Jamestown Township
The median gross income for households in Jamestown Township is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Jamestown Township
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 Jamestown Township, the AMI is calculated from all households within Ottawa County.
In Jamestown Township, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $83,600
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 Jamestown Township
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 Jamestown Township
| 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 Jamestown Township AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,600 | $20,100 | $22,600 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Jamestown Township AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,300 | $33,450 | $37,650 | $41,800 | $45,150 | $48,500 | $51,850 | $55,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Jamestown Township AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,850 | $53,550 | $60,250 | $66,900 | $72,300 | $77,650 | $83,000 | $88,350 |
