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There are 305 low-income apartments in Stark County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Stark County, North Dakota can range from $745 to $845 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 419 low-income homes in Stark County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $317 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on November 22nd, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Stark County, North Dakota
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 |
|---|---|
| Stark County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Stark County, North Dakota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Stark County, North Dakota
Stark County features 419 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 Stark County, North Dakota
There are 305 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Stark County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Stark County, North Dakota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Stark County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Stark County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Stark County, North Dakota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $901 and $1,101.
2023 Stark County, North Dakota 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark County, North Dakota Fair Market Rent | $867 | $881 | $1,001 | $1,423 | $1,705 |
| Stark County, North Dakota Payment Standard Range | $780 to $954 | $793 to $969 | $901 to $1,101 | $1,281 to $1,565 | $1,535 to $1,876 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Stark County, ND Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 23 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 785 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 419 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.29% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.99 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Median Household Income | $72,099 ±$2,915 |
| Median Rent | $854 ±$118 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.05% ± 6.41pp |
| Total Population | 28,628 |
Population and Household Demographics
Stark County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 28,628. There are 11,379 households in the county with an average household size of 2.44 persons. 31.29% of households in Stark County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Stark County
The median gross income for households in Stark County is $72,099 a year, or $6,008 a month. The median rent for the county is $854 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Stark County, a household making less than $2,847 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.05% of households who rent are overburdened in Stark County.
Area Median Income In Stark 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 Stark County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $109,600
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 Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$23,050 | $26,350 | $29,650 | $32,900 | $35,550 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Stark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$38,400 | $43,850 | $49,350 | $54,800 | $59,200 | $63,600 | $68,000 | $72,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Stark County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$61,400 | $70,200 | $78,950 | $87,700 | $94,750 | $101,750 | $108,750 | $115,800 |
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