Affordable Housing In Alleghany County
Virginia
Guide To Affordable Housing in Alleghany County, Virginia
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Income Based Apartments in Alleghany County, Virginia
Alleghany County features 0 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 Alleghany County, Virginia
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Alleghany County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Alleghany County, Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Alleghany County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Alleghany County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Alleghany County, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $665 and $813.
2022 Alleghany County, Virginia 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany County, Virginia Fair Market Rent | $584 | $587 | $739 | $914 | $1,091 |
| Alleghany County, Virginia Payment Standard Range | $526 to $642 | $528 to $646 | $665 to $813 | $823 to $1,005 | $982 to $1,200 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Alleghany County, VA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 21.29% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.49 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Median Household Income | $45,007 ±$2,876 |
| Median Rent | $591 ±$70 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.75% ± 7.57pp |
| Total Population | 16,066 |
Population and Household Demographics
Alleghany County is a county in Virginia with a population of 16,066. There are 6,781 households in the county with an average household size of 2.33 persons. 21.29% of households in Alleghany County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Alleghany County
The median gross income for households in Alleghany County is $45,007 a year, or $3,751 a month. The median rent for the county is $591 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Alleghany County, a household making less than $1,970 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.75% of households who rent are overburdened in Alleghany County.
Area Median Income In Alleghany 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 Alleghany County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $60,700
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 Alleghany 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 Alleghany 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 Alleghany County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$12,880 | $17,420 | $21,960 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,250 | $37,650 | $40,100 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Alleghany County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$21,250 | $24,300 | $27,350 | $30,350 | $32,800 | $35,250 | $37,650 | $40,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Alleghany County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 | $60,250 | $64,100 |
