Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Affordable Housing
Oklahoma City city limits extend into Cleveland County, Canadian County, and Pottawatomie County.
Waiting Lists in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
There are two Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists open in Oklahoma City.
Go to the Oklahoma Section 8 Waiting Lists page for more openings near Oklahoma City.
Finding Affordable Housing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
There are 3,948 low-income apartments in Oklahoma City that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma can range from $599 to $760 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 4,657 low-income homes in Oklahoma City where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $288 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing Near Oklahoma City
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Oklahoma City
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Edmond, OK | Affordable Housing programs support 10 apartment communities in Edmond. |
| Midwest City, OK | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Midwest City. |
| Spencer, OK | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Spencer. |
| Del City, OK | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Del City. |
| Choctaw, OK | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Choctaw. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Oklahoma City, 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.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher; Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD); Family Unification Program (FUP) |
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City features 4,657 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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
There are 3,948 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Oklahoma City.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Oklahoma City landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Oklahoma City.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for a two-bedroom apartment is between $914 and $1,118.
2023 Oklahoma City, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Fair Market Rent | $775 | $821 | $1,016 | $1,353 | $1,536 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Payment Standard Range | $698 to $853 | $739 to $903 | $914 to $1,118 | $1,218 to $1,488 | $1,382 to $1,690 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Oklahoma City, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 86 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 8,828 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4,657 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 41.76% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.41 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Median Household Income | $47,779 ±$760 |
| Median Rent | $778 ±$7 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.86% ± 1.35pp |
| Total Population | 610,672 |
Population and Household Demographics
Oklahoma City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma with a population of 610,672. There are 232,254 households in the city with an average household size of 2.57 persons. 41.76% of households in Oklahoma City are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Oklahoma City
The median gross income for households in Oklahoma City is $47,779 a year, or $3,982 a month. The median rent for the city is $778 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Oklahoma City, a household making less than $2,593 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.86% of households who rent are overburdened in Oklahoma City.
Area Median Income In Oklahoma City
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Oklahoma City, the AMI is calculated from all households within Oklahoma County.
In Oklahoma City, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $85,300
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 Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma City
| 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 Oklahoma City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,200 | $19,650 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Oklahoma City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,700 | $32,800 | $36,900 | $40,950 | $44,250 | $47,550 | $50,800 | $54,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Oklahoma City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,850 | $52,400 | $58,950 | $65,500 | $70,750 | $76,000 | $81,250 | $86,500 |
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