Affordable Housing In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County,
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City city limits extend into Cleveland County, Canadian County, and Pottawatomie County.
Waiting List Openings In Oklahoma City
Emergency Housing Voucher
80 Low Income Apartment Communities In Oklahoma City
Southwoods
Meadow Cliff Apartments I & II
Classen Senior Center Apartments
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in 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.
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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
| 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) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
There are 80 low income housing apartment communities offering 8,468 affordable apartments for rent in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Income Based Apartments in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City features 4,061 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 4,407 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 $826 and $1,010.
2021 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 | $705 | $738 | $918 | $1,238 | $1,488 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Payment Standard Range | $635 to $776 | $664 to $812 | $826 to $1,010 | $1,114 to $1,362 | $1,339 to $1,637 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Oklahoma City, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 80 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 8,468 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4,061 |
| 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 $73,200
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 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. |
$15,400 | $17,600 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 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. |
$25,650 | $29,300 | $32,950 | $36,600 | $39,550 | $42,500 | $45,400 | $48,350 |
| 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. |
$41,000 | $46,850 | $52,700 | $58,550 | $63,250 | $67,950 | $72,650 | $77,300 |
