Affordable Housing In Wayne County
Ohio
27 Low Income Apartment Communities In Wayne County
Wrens Way
Wooster Housing for the Elderly
College Hills Village
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Wayne 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.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Wayne County, Ohio
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Wayne County, Ohio
There are 27 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,004 affordable apartments for rent in Wayne County, Ohio.
Income Based Apartments in Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County features 700 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 Wayne County, Ohio
There are 292 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wayne County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wayne County, Ohio
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wayne County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Wayne County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wayne County, Ohio for a two-bedroom apartment is between $708 and $866.
2022 Wayne 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, Ohio Fair Market Rent | $584 | $598 | $787 | $1,018 | $1,118 |
| Wayne County, Ohio Payment Standard Range | $526 to $642 | $538 to $658 | $708 to $866 | $916 to $1,120 | $1,006 to $1,230 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Wayne County, OH Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 27 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,004 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 700 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.93% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.26 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Median Household Income | $50,383 ±$1,075 |
| Median Rent | $657 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.82% ± 3.04pp |
| Total Population | 115,371 |
Population and Household Demographics
Wayne County is a county in Ohio with a population of 115,371. There are 42,910 households in the county with an average household size of 2.60 persons. 26.93% of households in Wayne County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Wayne County
The median gross income for households in Wayne County is $50,383 a year, or $4,199 a month. The median rent for the county is $657 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Wayne County, a household making less than $2,190 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.82% of households who rent are overburdened in Wayne County.
Area Median Income In Wayne 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 Wayne County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,600
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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,050 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Wayne County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,100 | $28,650 | $32,250 | $35,800 | $38,700 | $41,550 | $44,400 | $47,300 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Wayne County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,150 | $45,850 | $51,600 | $57,300 | $61,900 | $66,500 | $71,100 | $75,650 |
Cities In Wayne County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Apple Creek | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Apple Creek is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Burbank | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Burbank is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Congress | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Congress is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Dalton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dalton is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Doylestown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Doylestown is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Fredericksburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fredericksburg is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Kidron | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kidron is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Marshallville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Marshallville is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Mount Eaton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mount Eaton is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| New Pittsburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Pittsburg is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Orrville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Orrville is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Shreve | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Shreve is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Smithville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Smithville is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Sterling | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sterling is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| West Salem | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Salem is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
| Wooster | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wooster is the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. |
