Low Income Apartments In Austin County
Texas
Low Income Apartments In Austin County
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There are 8 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 409 affordable apartments for rent in Austin County, Texas. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with about 243 apartments that set rent based on your income. Often referred to as "HUD apartments", there are 0 Project-Based Section 8 subsidized apartments in Austin County. There are 66 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are still considered to be affordable housing for low income families.
Housing Authorities that serve Austin County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
Other Housing Authorities located in Austin County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Bellville | Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Austin County, Texas
Austin County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 409 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 243 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.11% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.69 |
| Total Population | 28,886 |
| Housing Units | 11,038 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median Household Income | $53,687 ±$3,810 |
| Median Rent | $825 ±$50 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 34% ± 7.46pp |
Population and Household Demographics
Austin County is a County in Texas with a population of 28,886. There are 11,038 households in the county with an average household size of 2.59 persons. 26.11% of households in Austin County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Austin County
The median gross income for households in Austin County is $53,687 a year, or $4,474 a month. The median rent for the county is $825 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Austin County, a household making less than $2,750 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 34% of households who rent are overburdened in Austin County.1
Fair Market Rents in Austin County
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
2019 Fair Market Rents
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $741 | $792 | $1,009 | $1,264 | $1,772 |
Cities In Austin County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Wallis | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wallis is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Sealy | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sealy is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Bellville | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bellville are the Housing Authority of the City of Bellville and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Brazos Country | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brazos Country is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Industry | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Industry is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| San Felipe | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves San Felipe is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
