Affordable Housing In Le Flore County
Oklahoma
20 Low Income Apartment Communities In Le Flore County
Archwood Apartments
Dancing Rabbit
Baysul Balentine Estates
Housing Authorities that serve Le Flore County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Other Housing Authorities located in Le Flore County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Heavener | Public Housing |
| Housing Authority of the Town of Wister | Public Housing |
| Housing Authority of the Town of Talihina | Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Le Flore County, Oklahoma
There are 20 low income housing apartment communities offering 660 affordable apartments for rent in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Income Based Apartments in Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Le Flore County features 205 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 Le Flore County, Oklahoma
There are 455 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Le Flore County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Le Flore County, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Le Flore County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Le Flore County.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Le Flore County, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 660 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 205 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.66% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.82 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Median Household Income | $36,490 ±$1,002 |
| Median Rent | $570 ±$16 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 38.12% ± 3.77pp |
| Total Population | 49,899 |
Population and Household Demographics
Le Flore County is a County in Oklahoma with a population of 49,899. There are 18,164 households in the county with an average household size of 2.67 persons. 26.66% of households in Le Flore County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Le Flore County
The median gross income for households in Le Flore County is $36,490 a year, or $3,041 a month. The median rent for the county is $570 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Le Flore County, a household making less than $1,900 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 38.12% of households who rent are overburdened in Le Flore County.1
Area Median Income In Le Flore 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 Le Flore County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $49,200
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 Le Flore 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 Le Flore County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $12,490 | $16,910 | $21,330 | $25,750 | $30,170 | $33,100 | $35,350 | $37,650 |
| 50% of Median | $19,950 | $22,800 | $25,650 | $28,500 | $30,800 | $33,100 | $35,350 | $37,650 |
| 80% of Median | $31,950 | $36,500 | $41,050 | $45,600 | $49,250 | $52,900 | $56,550 | $60,200 |
Cities In Le Flore County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau | 6 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Poteau is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Arkoma | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arkoma is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Talihina | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Talihina are the Housing Authority of the Town of Talihina and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Spiro | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Spiro is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Heavener | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Heavener are the Housing Authority of the City of Heavener and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Pocola | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pocola is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Bokoshe | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bokoshe is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Cameron | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cameron is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Cowlington | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cowlington is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Fort Coffee | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fort Coffee is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Howe | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Howe is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Le Flore | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Le Flore is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Panama | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Panama is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Rock Island | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rock Island is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Shady Point | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Shady Point is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Whitesboro | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Whitesboro is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Wister | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wister is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
