Affordable Housing In Orange County
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Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Orange County, Virginia
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.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Orange County, Virginia
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Virginia Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Orange County, Virginia
There are 9 low income housing apartment communities offering 295 affordable apartments for rent in Orange County, Virginia.
Income Based Apartments in Orange County, Virginia
Orange County features 134 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 Orange County, Virginia
There are 161 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Orange County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Orange County, Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Orange County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Orange County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Orange County, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $842 and $1,030.
2022 Orange 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County, Virginia Fair Market Rent | $708 | $713 | $936 | $1,251 | $1,416 |
| Orange County, Virginia Payment Standard Range | $637 to $779 | $642 to $784 | $842 to $1,030 | $1,126 to $1,376 | $1,274 to $1,558 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Orange County, VA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 9 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 295 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 134 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 24.52% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.08 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Median Household Income | $65,166 ±$2,789 |
| Median Rent | $879 ±$101 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.43% ± 6.8pp |
| Total Population | 34,596 |
Population and Household Demographics
Orange County is a county in Virginia with a population of 34,596. There are 12,810 households in the county with an average household size of 2.66 persons. 24.52% of households in Orange County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Orange County
The median gross income for households in Orange County is $65,166 a year, or $5,431 a month. The median rent for the county is $879 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Orange County, a household making less than $2,930 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.43% of households who rent are overburdened in Orange County.
Area Median Income In Orange 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 Orange County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,900
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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,200 | $19,650 | $22,100 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Orange County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,700 | $32,800 | $36,900 | $40,950 | $44,250 | $47,550 | $50,800 | $54,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Orange County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,850 | $52,400 | $58,950 | $65,500 | $70,750 | $76,000 | $81,250 | $86,500 |
Cities In Orange County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Lake of the Woods are the Virginia Housing and Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services. |
| Orange | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Orange are the Virginia Housing and Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services. |
