Affordable Housing In Newaygo County
Michigan
16 Low Income Apartment Communities In Newaygo County
Deerfield Apartments
Housing Authorities that serve Newaygo 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 Newaygo County, Michigan
There are 16 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,225 affordable apartments for rent in Newaygo County, Michigan.
Income Based Apartments in Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo County features 1,031 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 Newaygo County, Michigan
There are 194 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Newaygo County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Newaygo County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Newaygo County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Newaygo County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Newaygo County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $720 and $880.
2021 Newaygo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newaygo County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $528 | $607 | $800 | $1,016 | $1,085 |
| Newaygo County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $475 to $581 | $546 to $668 | $720 to $880 | $914 to $1,118 | $977 to $1,194 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Newaygo County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,225 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,031 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 16.85% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.49 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median Household Income | $43,693 ±$1,342 |
| Median Rent | $670 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.54% ± 4.51pp |
| Total Population | 48,029 |
Population and Household Demographics
Newaygo County is a county in Michigan with a population of 48,029. There are 18,339 households in the county with an average household size of 2.58 persons. 16.85% of households in Newaygo County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Newaygo County
The median gross income for households in Newaygo County is $43,693 a year, or $3,641 a month. The median rent for the county is $670 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Newaygo County, a household making less than $2,233 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.54% of households who rent are overburdened in Newaygo County.
Area Median Income In Newaygo 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 Newaygo County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $57,600
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 Newaygo 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 Newaygo 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 Newaygo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,550 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,000 | $42,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Newaygo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,600 | $25,800 | $29,050 | $32,250 | $34,850 | $37,450 | $40,000 | $42,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Newaygo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$36,150 | $41,300 | $46,450 | $51,600 | $55,750 | $59,900 | $64,000 | $68,150 |
Cities In Newaygo County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Ashland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ashland is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Barton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Barton is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Beaver | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beaver is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Big Prairie | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Big Prairie is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Bridgeton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bridgeton is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Brooks | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brooks is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Croton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Croton is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Dayton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dayton is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Denver | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Denver is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Ensley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ensley is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Everett | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Everett is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Fremont | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fremont is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Garfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Garfield is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Goodwell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Goodwell is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Grant | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grant is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Grantship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grantship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Hesperia | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hesperia is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Home | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Home is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Lilley | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lilley is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Lincoln | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lincoln is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Merrill | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Merrill is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Monroe | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Monroe is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Newaygo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Newaygo is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Norwich | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Norwich is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sheridan Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sheridan Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Sherman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sherman is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Troy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Troy is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| White Cloud | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves White Cloud is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Wilcox | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wilcox is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
