Affordable Housing In Esmont
Albemarle County,
Virginia
Housing Authorities that serve Esmont
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Virginia Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Albemarle County Office of Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Esmont, Virginia
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Esmont, Virginia.
Income Based Apartments in Esmont, Virginia
Esmont 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 Esmont, Virginia
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Esmont.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Esmont, Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Esmont landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Esmont.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Esmont, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,139 and $1,393.
2021 Esmont, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmont, Virginia Fair Market Rent | $949 | $1,077 | $1,266 | $1,575 | $1,965 |
| Esmont, Virginia Payment Standard Range | $854 to $1,044 | $969 to $1,185 | $1,139 to $1,393 | $1,418 to $1,733 | $1,769 to $2,162 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Esmont, 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 | 28.5% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.58 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median Household Income | $24,894 ±$20,725 |
| Median Rent | $908 ±$599 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 24.56% ± 42.21pp |
| Total Population | 521 |
Population and Household Demographics
Esmont is a city in Albemarle County, Virginia with a population of 521. There are 200 households in the city with an average household size of 2.61 persons. 28.5% of households in Esmont are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Esmont
The median gross income for households in Esmont is $24,894 a year, or $2,075 a month. The median rent for the city is $908 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Esmont, a household making less than $3,027 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 24.56% of households who rent are overburdened in Esmont.
Area Median Income In Esmont
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Esmont, the AMI is calculated from all households within Albemarle County.
In Esmont, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $93,700
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 Esmont
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 Esmont
| 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 Esmont AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,700 | $22,500 | $25,300 | $28,100 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Esmont AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,800 | $37,500 | $42,200 | $46,850 | $50,600 | $54,350 | $58,100 | $61,850 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Esmont AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,500 | $60,000 | $67,500 | $74,950 | $80,950 | $86,950 | $92,950 | $98,950 |
