Affordable Housing In Osage County
Oklahoma
97 Low Income Apartment Communities In Osage County
Kirkwood Senior Complex
Housing Authorities that serve Osage County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Osage County | Public Housing |
| Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Osage County, Oklahoma
There are 97 low income housing apartment communities offering 10,612 affordable apartments for rent in Osage County, Oklahoma.
Income Based Apartments in Osage County, Oklahoma
Osage County features 7,527 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 Osage County, Oklahoma
There are 3,085 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Osage County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Osage County, Oklahoma
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Osage County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Osage County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Osage County, Oklahoma for a two-bedroom apartment is between $806 and $986.
2021 Osage 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage County, Oklahoma Fair Market Rent | $607 | $697 | $896 | $1,187 | $1,381 |
| Osage 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.
Osage County, OK Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 97 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 10,612 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 7,527 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 22.26% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.50 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Median Household Income | $45,443 ±$1,901 |
| Median Rent | $628 ±$34 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.84% ± 4.72pp |
| Total Population | 48,054 |
Population and Household Demographics
Osage County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 48,054. There are 18,271 households in the county with an average household size of 2.55 persons. 22.26% of households in Osage County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Osage County
The median gross income for households in Osage County is $45,443 a year, or $3,787 a month. The median rent for the county is $628 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Osage County, a household making less than $2,093 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.84% of households who rent are overburdened in Osage County.
Area Median Income In Osage 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 Osage County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $74,200
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 Osage 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 Osage 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 Osage County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,150 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Osage County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,200 | $28,800 | $32,400 | $36,000 | $38,900 | $41,800 | $44,650 | $47,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Osage County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,350 | $46,100 | $51,850 | $57,600 | $62,250 | $66,850 | $71,450 | $76,050 |
Cities In Osage County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Avant | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Avant are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Barnsdall | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Barnsdall are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Bartlesville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bartlesville are the Housing Authority of Osage County and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Burbank | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Burbank are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Fairfax | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Fairfax are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Foraker | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Foraker are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Grainola | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Grainola are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Hominy | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Hominy are the Housing Authority of Osage County and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| McCord | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve McCord are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Osage | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Osage are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Pawhuska | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Pawhuska are the Housing Authority of Osage County and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Prue | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Prue are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Sand Springs | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Sand Springs are the Housing Authority of Osage County and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Shidler | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Shidler are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Skiatook | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Skiatook are the Housing Authority of Osage County and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Sperry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Sperry are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Tulsa | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Tulsa are the Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa, Housing Authority of Osage County and Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. |
| Webb City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Webb City are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
| Wynona | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Wynona are the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency and Housing Authority of Osage County. |
