San Augustine County, Texas Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in San Augustine County, Texas
There is one Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list open in San Augustine County.
- Angelina, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler County, Texas is currently open for new Section 8 applications.
Go to the Texas Section 8 Waiting Lists page for more openings near San Augustine County.
Finding Affordable Housing in San Augustine County, Texas
There are 36 low-income apartments in San Augustine County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 160 low-income homes in San Augustine County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-4 towards rent each month.
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Affordable rent data last confirmed on March 18th, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Affordable Housing In San Augustine County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near San Augustine County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| San Augustine, TX | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in San Augustine. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving San Augustine County, Texas
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.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Deep East Texas Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency |
San Augustine County, Texas Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Augustine County, Texas
San Augustine County features 160 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 San Augustine County, Texas
There are 36 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Augustine County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Augustine County, Texas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Augustine County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in San Augustine County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Augustine County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $822 and $1,004.
2023 San Augustine 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Augustine County, Texas Fair Market Rent | $688 | $694 | $913 | $1,111 | $1,343 |
| San Augustine County, Texas Payment Standard Range | $619 to $757 | $625 to $763 | $822 to $1,004 | $1,000 to $1,222 | $1,209 to $1,477 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Augustine County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 196 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 160 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 19.54% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.06 |
| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
| Median Household Income | $28,275 ±$3,495 |
| Median Rent | $575 ±$159 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.33% ± 9.94pp |
| Total Population | 8,695 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Augustine County is a county in Texas with a population of 8,695. There are 2,882 households in the county with an average household size of 2.93 persons. 19.54% of households in San Augustine County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Augustine County
The median gross income for households in San Augustine County is $28,275 a year, or $2,356 a month. The median rent for the county is $575 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Augustine County, a household making less than $1,917 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.33% of households who rent are overburdened in San Augustine County.
Area Median Income In San Augustine 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 San Augustine County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $52,500
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 San Augustine 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 San Augustine 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 San Augustine County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,350 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $44,950 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the San Augustine County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$23,850 | $27,250 | $30,650 | $34,050 | $36,800 | $39,500 | $42,250 | $44,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the San Augustine County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$38,150 | $43,600 | $49,050 | $54,450 | $58,850 | $63,200 | $67,550 | $71,900 |
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