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There are 116 low-income apartments in Okanogan County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Okanogan County, Washington can range from $479 to $725 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 507 low-income homes in Okanogan County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $289 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on January 2nd, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Okanogan County, Washington
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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of Okanogan County | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher |
Okanogan County, Washington Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Okanogan County, Washington
Okanogan County features 507 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 Okanogan County, Washington
There are 116 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Okanogan County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Okanogan County, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Okanogan County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Okanogan County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Okanogan County, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $880 and $1,076.
2023 Okanogan County, Washington 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okanogan County, Washington Fair Market Rent | $654 | $770 | $978 | $1,372 | $1,619 |
| Okanogan County, Washington Payment Standard Range | $589 to $719 | $693 to $847 | $880 to $1,076 | $1,235 to $1,509 | $1,457 to $1,781 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Okanogan County, WA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 30 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 683 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 507 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.85% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.52 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $40,730 ±$2,595 |
| Median Rent | $621 ±$22 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 37.65% ± 4.23pp |
| Total Population | 41,332 |
Population and Household Demographics
Okanogan County is a county in Washington with a population of 41,332. There are 16,619 households in the county with an average household size of 2.42 persons. 31.85% of households in Okanogan County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Okanogan County
The median gross income for households in Okanogan County is $40,730 a year, or $3,394 a month. The median rent for the county is $621 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Okanogan County, a household making less than $2,070 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 37.65% of households who rent are overburdened in Okanogan County.
Area Median Income In Okanogan 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 Okanogan County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $67,200
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 Okanogan 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 Okanogan 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 Okanogan County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,550 | $20,050 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Okanogan County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,250 | $33,400 | $37,600 | $41,750 | $45,100 | $48,450 | $51,800 | $55,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Okanogan County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,800 | $53,450 | $60,150 | $66,800 | $72,150 | $77,500 | $82,850 | $88,200 |
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