Affordable Housing In Mille Lacs County
Minnesota
Affordable Housing programs support 396 income based apartments in Mille Lacs County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 211 affordable apartments in Mille Lacs County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
There is one Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list open in Mille Lacs County.
- Aitkin and Mille Lacs County, Minnesota is currently open for new Section 8 applications.
Go to the Minnesota Section 8 Waiting Lists page for more openings near Mille Lacs County.
Affordable Housing In Mille Lacs County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Mille Lacs County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Affordable Housing In Greenbush, MN | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Greenbush. |
| Affordable Housing In Isle, MN | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Isle. |
| Affordable Housing In Milaca, MN | Affordable Housing programs support 6 apartment communities in Milaca. |
| Affordable Housing In Onamia, MN | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Onamia. |
| Affordable Housing In Princeton, MN | Affordable Housing programs support 10 apartment communities in Princeton. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
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.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Aitkin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Mille Lacs County features 396 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 Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
There are 211 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mille Lacs County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mille Lacs County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Mille Lacs County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $898 and $1,098.
2023 Mille Lacs County, Minnesota 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $676 | $758 | $998 | $1,408 | $1,700 |
| Mille Lacs County, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $608 to $744 | $682 to $834 | $898 to $1,098 | $1,267 to $1,549 | $1,530 to $1,870 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Mille Lacs County, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 24 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 607 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 396 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.29% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.35 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Median Household Income | $49,094 ±$2,433 |
| Median Rent | $734 ±$33 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.33% ± 7.44pp |
| Total Population | 25,809 |
Population and Household Demographics
Mille Lacs County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 25,809. There are 10,046 households in the county with an average household size of 2.52 persons. 26.29% of households in Mille Lacs County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Mille Lacs County
The median gross income for households in Mille Lacs County is $49,094 a year, or $4,091 a month. The median rent for the county is $734 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Mille Lacs County, a household making less than $2,447 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.33% of households who rent are overburdened in Mille Lacs County.
Area Median Income In Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,600
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 Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,500 | $20,000 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Mille Lacs County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,200 | $33,350 | $37,500 | $41,650 | $45,000 | $48,350 | $51,650 | $55,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Mille Lacs County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,700 | $53,350 | $60,000 | $66,650 | $72,000 | $77,350 | $82,650 | $88,000 |
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