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There are 442 low-income apartments in Harnett County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Harnett County, North Carolina can range from $300 to $585 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,223 low-income homes in Harnett County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $315 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on March 31st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Harnett County, North Carolina
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 |
|---|---|
| Harnett County Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Sanford Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
Harnett County, North Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett County features 1,223 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 Harnett County, North Carolina
There are 442 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Harnett County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Harnett County, North Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Harnett County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Harnett County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Harnett County, North Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $849 and $1,037.
2023 Harnett County, North Carolina 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett County, North Carolina Fair Market Rent | $712 | $716 | $943 | $1,340 | $1,606 |
| Harnett County, North Carolina Payment Standard Range | $641 to $783 | $644 to $788 | $849 to $1,037 | $1,206 to $1,474 | $1,445 to $1,767 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Harnett County, NC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 43 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,665 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,223 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 34.06% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.02 |
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Median Household Income | $46,353 ±$1,858 |
| Median Rent | $781 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.54% ± 2.61pp |
| Total Population | 124,320 |
Population and Household Demographics
Harnett County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 124,320. There are 42,672 households in the county with an average household size of 2.84 persons. 34.06% of households in Harnett County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Harnett County
The median gross income for households in Harnett County is $46,353 a year, or $3,863 a month. The median rent for the county is $781 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Harnett County, a household making less than $2,603 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.54% of households who rent are overburdened in Harnett County.
Area Median Income In Harnett 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 Harnett County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $82,700
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 Harnett 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 Harnett 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 Harnett County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,650 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $49,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Harnett County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,100 | $29,800 | $33,550 | $37,250 | $40,250 | $43,250 | $46,200 | $49,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Harnett County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$41,750 | $47,700 | $53,650 | $59,600 | $64,400 | $69,150 | $73,950 | $78,700 |
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