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There are 186 low-income apartments in Ashland County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Ashland County, Ohio can range from $450 to $450 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 358 low-income homes in Ashland County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $299 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on August 14th, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Ashland County, Ohio
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 |
|---|---|
| Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Family Unification Program (FUP) |
Ashland County, Ohio Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County features 358 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 Ashland County, Ohio
There are 186 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ashland County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ashland County, Ohio
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ashland County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Ashland County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ashland County, Ohio for a two-bedroom apartment is between $715 and $873.
2023 Ashland County, Ohio 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County, Ohio Fair Market Rent | $531 | $603 | $794 | $1,010 | $1,288 |
| Ashland County, Ohio Payment Standard Range | $478 to $584 | $543 to $663 | $715 to $873 | $909 to $1,111 | $1,159 to $1,417 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Ashland County, OH Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 587 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 358 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 28.13% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.42 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Median Household Income | $48,003 ±$1,682 |
| Median Rent | $676 ±$24 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 33.81% ± 4.89pp |
| Total Population | 53,189 |
Population and Household Demographics
Ashland County is a county in Ohio with a population of 53,189. There are 20,427 households in the county with an average household size of 2.50 persons. 28.13% of households in Ashland County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Ashland County
The median gross income for households in Ashland County is $48,003 a year, or $4,000 a month. The median rent for the county is $676 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Ashland County, a household making less than $2,253 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 33.81% of households who rent are overburdened in Ashland County.
Area Median Income In Ashland 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 Ashland County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $80,100
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 Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,700 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Ashland County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,800 | $31,750 | $35,700 | $39,650 | $42,850 | $46,000 | $49,200 | $52,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Ashland County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,400 | $50,750 | $57,100 | $63,400 | $68,500 | $73,550 | $78,650 | $83,700 |
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