Affordable Housing In Mahoning County
Ohio
81 Low Income Apartment Communities In Mahoning County
Freedom Village Youngstown
Heritage Apartments
Grovewood Manor
Housing Authorities that serve Mahoning County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Mahoning County, Ohio
There are 81 low income housing apartment communities offering 5,275 affordable apartments for rent in Mahoning County, Ohio.
Income Based Apartments in Mahoning County, Ohio
Mahoning County features 3,828 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 Mahoning County, Ohio
There are 1,383 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mahoning County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mahoning County, Ohio
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mahoning County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Mahoning County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mahoning County, Ohio for a two-bedroom apartment is between $630 and $770.
2020 Mahoning 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent | $482 | $557 | $700 | $917 | $1,003 |
| Payment Standard Range | $434 to $530 | $501 to $613 | $630 to $770 | $825 to $1,009 | $903 to $1,103 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Mahoning County, OH Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 81 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,275 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,828 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.78% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.14 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Median Household Income | $41,375 ±$729 |
| Median Rent | $627 ±$10 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.33% ± 2.24pp |
| Total Population | 234,550 |
Population and Household Demographics
Mahoning County is a county in Ohio with a population of 234,550. There are 97,790 households in the county with an average household size of 2.32 persons. 31.78% of households in Mahoning County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Mahoning County
The median gross income for households in Mahoning County is $41,375 a year, or $3,448 a month. The median rent for the county is $627 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Mahoning County, a household making less than $2,090 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.33% of households who rent are overburdened in Mahoning County.
Area Median Income In Mahoning 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 Mahoning County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $60,700
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 Mahoning 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 Mahoning County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $13,700 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $43,000 |
| 50% of Median | $22,800 | $26,050 | $29,300 | $32,550 | $35,200 | $37,800 | $40,400 | $43,000 |
| 80% of Median | $36,500 | $41,700 | $46,900 | $52,100 | $56,300 | $60,450 | $64,650 | $68,800 |
Cities In Mahoning County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Alliance | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Alliance is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Austintown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Austintown is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Beloit | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beloit is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Boardman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Boardman is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Campbell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Campbell is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Canfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Canfield is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Craig Beach | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Craig Beach is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Lowellville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lowellville is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Maple Ridge | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Maple Ridge is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Mineral Ridge | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mineral Ridge is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| New Middletown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Middletown is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Poland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Poland is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Sebring | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sebring is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Struthers | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Struthers is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Youngstown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Youngstown is the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
