Affordable Housing In Walsh County
North Dakota
9 Low Income Apartment Communities In Walsh County
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Housing Authorities that serve Walsh County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Walsh County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Walsh County, North Dakota
There are 9 low income housing apartment communities offering 164 affordable apartments for rent in Walsh County, North Dakota.
Income Based Apartments in Walsh County, North Dakota
Walsh County features 116 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 Walsh County, North Dakota
There are 48 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Walsh County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Walsh County, North Dakota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Walsh County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Walsh County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Walsh County, North Dakota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $661 and $807.
2021 Walsh 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh County, North Dakota Fair Market Rent | $554 | $558 | $734 | $943 | $1,070 |
| Walsh County, North Dakota Payment Standard Range | $499 to $609 | $502 to $614 | $661 to $807 | $849 to $1,037 | $963 to $1,177 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Walsh County, ND Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 9 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 164 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 116 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.68% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
| Median Household Income | $49,411 ±$2,226 |
| Median Rent | $514 ±$21 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 24.72% ± 5.87pp |
| Total Population | 11,005 |
Population and Household Demographics
Walsh County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 11,005. There are 4,929 households in the county with an average household size of 2.15 persons. 25.68% of households in Walsh County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Walsh County
The median gross income for households in Walsh County is $49,411 a year, or $4,118 a month. The median rent for the county is $514 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Walsh County, a household making less than $1,713 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 24.72% of households who rent are overburdened in Walsh County.
Area Median Income In Walsh 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 Walsh County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,500
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 Walsh 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 Walsh 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 Walsh County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,600 | $20,100 | $22,600 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Walsh County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,300 | $33,450 | $37,650 | $41,800 | $45,150 | $48,500 | $51,850 | $55,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Walsh County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,850 | $53,550 | $60,250 | $66,900 | $72,300 | $77,650 | $83,000 | $88,350 |
Cities In Walsh County
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| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Adams | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Adams is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Ardoch | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ardoch is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Auburn | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Auburn is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Conway | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Conway is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Edinburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Edinburg is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Fairdale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fairdale is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Fordville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fordville is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Forest River | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Forest River is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Grafton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grafton is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Hoople | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hoople is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Lankin | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lankin is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Minto | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Minto is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Nash | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Nash is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Park River | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Park River is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
| Pisek | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pisek is the Walsh County Housing Authority. |
