Affordable Housing In Muskogee County
Oklahoma
Waiting List Openings In Muskogee County
Emergency Housing Voucher
22 Low Income Apartment Communities In Muskogee County
Fair Haven Senior Residences
Incor Two
Heritage Park Apartments
Azalea Terrace
Fairview Terrace
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Muskogee 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 Muskogee County, Oklahoma
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Muskogee County, Oklahoma
There are 22 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,471 affordable apartments for rent in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
Income Based Apartments in Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Muskogee County features 902 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 Muskogee County, Oklahoma
There are 569 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Muskogee County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Muskogee County, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Muskogee County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Muskogee County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Muskogee County, Oklahoma for a two-bedroom apartment is between $655 and $801.
2021 Muskogee 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee County, Oklahoma Fair Market Rent | $507 | $568 | $728 | $993 | $1,034 |
| Muskogee County, Oklahoma Payment Standard Range | $456 to $558 | $511 to $625 | $655 to $801 | $894 to $1,092 | $931 to $1,137 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Muskogee County, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,471 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 902 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 33.01% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.49 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median Household Income | $39,984 ±$1,419 |
| Median Rent | $643 ±$16 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.29% ± 3.38pp |
| Total Population | 70,224 |
Population and Household Demographics
Muskogee County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 70,224. There are 26,349 households in the county with an average household size of 2.53 persons. 33.01% of households in Muskogee County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Muskogee County
The median gross income for households in Muskogee County is $39,984 a year, or $3,332 a month. The median rent for the county is $643 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Muskogee County, a household making less than $2,143 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.29% of households who rent are overburdened in Muskogee County.
Area Median Income In Muskogee 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 Muskogee County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $59,300
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 Muskogee 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 Muskogee 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 Muskogee 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 Muskogee 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 Muskogee 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 Muskogee County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Boynton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Boynton is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Braggs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Braggs is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Council Hill | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Council Hill is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Haskell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Haskell is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Muskogee | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Muskogee are the Muskogee Housing Authority and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Oktaha | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oktaha is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Porum | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Porum is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| River Bottom | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves River Bottom is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Sand Hill | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sand Hill is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Simms | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Simms is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Sour John | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sour John is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Summit | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Summit is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Taft | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Taft is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Wainwright | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wainwright is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Warner | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Warner is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Webbers Falls | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Webbers Falls is the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
