Affordable Housing In Pershing County
Nevada
Affordable Housing programs support 73 income based apartments in Pershing County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 64 affordable apartments in Pershing County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Pershing County, Nevada
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Pershing County. Go to the Nevada Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Pershing County.
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Affordable Housing In Pershing County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Pershing County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Affordable Housing In Lovelock, NV | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Lovelock. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Pershing County, Nevada
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 |
|---|---|
| Nevada Rural Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA); Homeownership |
Pershing County, Nevada Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Pershing County, Nevada
Pershing County features 73 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 Pershing County, Nevada
There are 64 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Pershing County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Pershing County, Nevada
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Pershing County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Pershing County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Pershing County, Nevada for a two-bedroom apartment is between $859 and $1,049.
2023 Pershing County, Nevada 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County, Nevada Fair Market Rent | $638 | $740 | $954 | $1,338 | $1,572 |
| Pershing County, Nevada Payment Standard Range | $574 to $702 | $666 to $814 | $859 to $1,049 | $1,204 to $1,472 | $1,415 to $1,729 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Pershing County, NV Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 137 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 73 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.63% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.38 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Median Household Income | $45,230 ±$4,919 |
| Median Rent | $607 ±$176 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 35.65% ± 12.22pp |
| Total Population | 6,722 |
Population and Household Demographics
Pershing County is a county in Nevada with a population of 6,722. There are 2,083 households in the county with an average household size of 2.29 persons. 36.63% of households in Pershing County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Pershing County
The median gross income for households in Pershing County is $45,230 a year, or $3,769 a month. The median rent for the county is $607 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Pershing County, a household making less than $2,023 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 35.65% of households who rent are overburdened in Pershing County.
Area Median Income In Pershing 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 Pershing County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,700
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 Pershing 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 Pershing 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 Pershing County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,200 | $19,650 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Pershing County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,650 | $32,750 | $36,850 | $40,900 | $44,200 | $47,450 | $50,750 | $54,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Pershing County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,850 | $52,400 | $58,950 | $65,450 | $70,700 | $75,950 | $81,200 | $86,400 |
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