Affordable Housing In Adair County
Oklahoma
Waiting List Openings In Adair County
Emergency Housing Voucher
16 Low Income Apartment Communities In Adair County
Fern Markwell Senior Housing
Davidson Heights
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Adair County, Oklahoma
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 Adair County, Oklahoma
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Adair County, Oklahoma
There are 16 low income housing apartment communities offering 613 affordable apartments for rent in Adair County, Oklahoma.
Income Based Apartments in Adair County, Oklahoma
Adair County features 295 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 Adair County, Oklahoma
There are 318 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Adair County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Adair County, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Adair County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Adair County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Adair County, Oklahoma for a two-bedroom apartment is between $666 and $814.
2022 Adair County, Oklahoma 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County, Oklahoma Fair Market Rent | $579 | $582 | $740 | $1,000 | $1,004 |
| Adair County, Oklahoma Payment Standard Range | $521 to $637 | $524 to $640 | $666 to $814 | $900 to $1,100 | $904 to $1,104 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Adair County, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 613 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 295 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.66% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.88 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Median Household Income | $33,404 ±$1,912 |
| Median Rent | $526 ±$15 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 29.41% ± 3.6pp |
| Total Population | 22,236 |
Population and Household Demographics
Adair County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 22,236. There are 7,968 households in the county with an average household size of 2.78 persons. 29.66% of households in Adair County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Adair County
The median gross income for households in Adair County is $33,404 a year, or $2,784 a month. The median rent for the county is $526 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Adair County, a household making less than $1,753 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 29.41% of households who rent are overburdened in Adair County.
Area Median Income In Adair 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 Adair County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $43,300
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 Adair 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 Adair 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 Adair County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$12,880 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $34,400 | $36,800 | $39,150 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Adair County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$20,800 | $23,750 | $26,700 | $29,650 | $32,050 | $34,400 | $36,800 | $39,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Adair County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$33,250 | $38,000 | $42,750 | $47,450 | $51,250 | $55,050 | $58,850 | $62,650 |
Cities In Adair County
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| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Bell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bell is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Cherry Tree | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cherry Tree is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Chewey | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chewey is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Christie | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Christie is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Elm Grove | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Elm Grove is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Fairfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fairfield is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Greasy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Greasy is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Lyons Switch | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lyons Switch is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Marietta | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Marietta is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Mulberry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mulberry is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Old Green | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Old Green is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Peavine | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Peavine is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Piney | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Piney is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Proctor | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Proctor is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Rocky Mountain | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rocky Mountain is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Salem | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Salem is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Stilwell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Stilwell are the Stilwell Housing Authority and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Titanic | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Titanic is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Watts | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Watts is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Wauhillau | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wauhillau is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| West Peavine | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Peavine is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Westville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Westville is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Zion | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Zion is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
