Affordable Housing In Fort Bend County
Texas
20 Low Income Apartment Communities In Fort Bend County
There are 20 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 2,374 affordable apartments for rent in Fort Bend County. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with 210 apartments that set rent based on your income. In Fort Bend County, HUD housing programs support 120 rental assistance apartments through programs like Project-based Section 8. There are 2,164 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are cheaper than market rate rents.
Housing Authorities that serve Fort Bend County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Other Housing Authorities located in Fort Bend County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Rosenberg Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Fort Bend County, Texas
Fort Bend County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,374 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 210 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 21.3% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.05 |
| Total Population | 658,331 |
| Housing Units | 206,188 |
| Average Household Size | 3.17 |
| Median Household Income | $89,152 ±$1,584 |
| Median Rent | $1,211 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 38.17% ± 2.2pp |
Population and Household Demographics
Fort Bend County is a County in Texas with a population of 658,331. There are 206,188 households in the county with an average household size of 3.17 persons. 21.3% of households in Fort Bend County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Fort Bend County
The median gross income for households in Fort Bend County is $89,152 a year, or $7,429 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,211 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Fort Bend County, a household making less than $4,037 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 38.17% of households who rent are overburdened in Fort Bend County.1
Area Median Income In Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $76,300
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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County HUD Rental Assistance in Fort Bend County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $16,050 | $18,350 | $21,330 | $25,750 | $30,170 | $34,590 | $39,010 | $43,430 |
| 50% of Median | $26,750 | $30,550 | $34,350 | $38,150 | $41,250 | $44,300 | $47,350 | $50,400 |
| 80% of Median | $42,750 | $48,850 | $54,950 | $61,050 | $65,950 | $70,850 | $75,750 | $80,600 |
Low Income Housing Tax Credits in Fort Bend County
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program aims to create affordable rental housing for low and very low income families.
From 1989 to 2006, 9 low income apartment communities containing 1,562 rental apartments have been constructed and made affordable to low income persons in Fort Bend County by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
If your income is less than 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), you should not expect to pay more than the rent value for a unit in the table below. However, Affordable apartment communities that receive funding through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program may have rental units that are not subject to income and rent limits.
Rent limits for the LIHTC Program are determined so that a household making the maximum income for the expected household size of the unit would only pay 30% of their income for rent.
Income Qualifications for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Apartments in Fort Bend County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% of Median | $26,750 | $30,550 | $34,350 | $38,150 | $41,250 | $44,300 | $47,350 | $50,400 |
| 60% of Median | $32,100 | $36,660 | $41,220 | $45,780 | $49,500 | $53,160 | $56,820 | $60,480 |
For example, the expected household size for a two bedroom apartment is 3 people. Using the table above, the maximum income for a 3 person household at 60% of the AMI in Fort Bend County is $41,220 a year, or $3,435 a month. To determine the maximum rent in the table below we multiply the monthly maximum income, $3,435 by 30% to get a maximum rent of $1,031 a month.
Rent for units in the LIHTC Program include a utility allowance which is determined by the average monthly cost of utilities paid directly by residents. This allowance has not been subtracted from the rents in the table below. These utility allowances are set on a property by property basis.
| % of AMI | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed | 5 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | $669 | $716 | $859 | $993 | $1,108 | $1,222 |
| 60% | $803 | $860 | $1,031 | $1,191 | $1,329 | $1,466 |
Fair Market Rents in Fort Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $812 | $907 | $1,104 | $1,509 | $1,897 |
Cities In Fort Bend County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Katy | 7 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Katy is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Rosenberg | 5 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rosenberg is the Rosenberg Housing Authority. |
| Richmond | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Richmond is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Missouri City | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Missouri City is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Meadows Place | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Meadows Place is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Stafford | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stafford is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Needville | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Needville is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Sugar Land | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sugar Land is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Arcola | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arcola is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Beasley | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beasley is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Cinco Ranch | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cinco Ranch is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Cumings | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cumings is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fairchilds | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fairchilds is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fifth Street | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fifth Street is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Four Corners | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Four Corners is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fresno | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fresno is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Fulshear | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Fulshear is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Greatwood | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Greatwood is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Houston | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Houston is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Kendleton | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kendleton is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Mission Bend | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mission Bend is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| New Territory | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves New Territory is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Orchard | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Orchard is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Pecan Grove | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pecan Grove is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Pleak | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pleak is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Sienna Plantation | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sienna Plantation is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Simonton | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Simonton is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Thompsons | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Thompsons is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Weston Lakes | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Weston Lakes is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
