Affordable Housing In Creek County
Oklahoma
27 Low Income Apartment Communities In Creek County
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Bethel Manor Apartments
Hickory Ridge
Housing Authorities that serve Creek County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Creek County, Oklahoma
There are 27 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,121 affordable apartments for rent in Creek County, Oklahoma.
Income Based Apartments in Creek County, Oklahoma
Creek County features 642 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 Creek County, Oklahoma
There are 479 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Creek County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Creek County, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Creek County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Creek County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Creek County, Oklahoma for a two-bedroom apartment is between $806 and $986.
2021 Creek 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creek County, Oklahoma Fair Market Rent | $607 | $697 | $896 | $1,187 | $1,381 |
| Creek County, Oklahoma Payment Standard Range | $546 to $668 | $627 to $767 | $806 to $986 | $1,068 to $1,306 | $1,243 to $1,519 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Creek County, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 27 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,121 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 642 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 24.98% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.67 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Median Household Income | $45,016 ±$1,991 |
| Median Rent | $689 ±$21 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 34.67% ± 2.87pp |
| Total Population | 70,761 |
Population and Household Demographics
Creek County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 70,761. There are 26,204 households in the county with an average household size of 2.67 persons. 24.98% of households in Creek County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Creek County
The median gross income for households in Creek County is $45,016 a year, or $3,751 a month. The median rent for the county is $689 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Creek County, a household making less than $2,297 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 34.67% of households who rent are overburdened in Creek County.
Area Median Income In Creek 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 Creek County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,600
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 Creek 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 Creek 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 Creek County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,450 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Creek County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$24,050 | $27,450 | $30,900 | $34,300 | $37,050 | $39,800 | $42,550 | $45,300 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Creek County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$38,450 | $43,950 | $49,450 | $54,900 | $59,300 | $63,700 | $68,100 | $72,500 |
Cities In Creek County
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| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Bristow | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bristow are the Bristow Housing Authority and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Depew | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Depew is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Drumright | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Drumright are the Drumright Housing Authority and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Kellyville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kellyville is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Kiefer | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kiefer is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Lawrence Creek | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lawrence Creek is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Mannford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mannford is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Mounds | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mounds is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Oakhurst | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oakhurst is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Oilton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Oilton are the Housing Authority of the City of Oilton and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Sapulpa | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sapulpa is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Shamrock | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Shamrock is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Slick | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Slick is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Stroud | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Stroud are the Housing Authority of the City of Stroud and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
