Affordable Housing In Nacogdoches County
Texas
18 Low Income Apartment Communities In Nacogdoches County
Housing Authorities that serve Nacogdoches County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Nacogdoches Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Nacogdoches County, Texas
There are 18 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,042 affordable apartments for rent in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Income Based Apartments in Nacogdoches County, Texas
Nacogdoches County features 434 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 Nacogdoches County, Texas
There are 608 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Nacogdoches County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Nacogdoches County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Nacogdoches County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Nacogdoches County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Nacogdoches County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $754 and $922.
2021 Nacogdoches County, Texas 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $576 | $683 | $838 | $1,096 | $1,242 |
| Nacogdoches County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $518 to $634 | $615 to $751 | $754 to $922 | $986 to $1,206 | $1,118 to $1,366 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Nacogdoches County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 18 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,042 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 434 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 44.28% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.36 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Median Household Income | $39,538 ±$2,005 |
| Median Rent | $730 ±$19 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.46% ± 4.63pp |
| Total Population | 65,531 |
Population and Household Demographics
Nacogdoches County is a county in Texas with a population of 65,531. There are 23,888 households in the county with an average household size of 2.52 persons. 44.28% of households in Nacogdoches County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Nacogdoches County
The median gross income for households in Nacogdoches County is $39,538 a year, or $3,295 a month. The median rent for the county is $730 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Nacogdoches County, a household making less than $2,433 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.46% of households who rent are overburdened in Nacogdoches County.
Area Median Income In Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,400
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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,950 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $43,850 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Nacogdoches County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$23,250 | $26,600 | $29,900 | $33,200 | $35,900 | $38,550 | $41,200 | $43,850 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Nacogdoches County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$37,200 | $42,500 | $47,800 | $53,100 | $57,350 | $61,600 | $65,850 | $70,100 |
Cities In Nacogdoches County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Appleby | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Appleby is the Nacogdoches Housing Authority. |
| Chireno | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chireno is the Nacogdoches Housing Authority. |
| Cushing | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cushing is the Nacogdoches Housing Authority. |
| Garrison | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Garrison are the Housing Authority of Garrison and Nacogdoches Housing Authority. |
| Nacogdoches | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Nacogdoches is the Nacogdoches Housing Authority. |
| Redfield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Redfield is the Nacogdoches Housing Authority. |
