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There are 407 low-income apartments in Gila County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Gila County, Arizona can range from $625 to $710 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 251 low-income homes in Gila County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $313 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Gila County, Arizona
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 |
|---|---|
| Gila County Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Gila County, Arizona Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Gila County, Arizona
Gila County features 251 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 Gila County, Arizona
There are 407 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Gila County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Gila County, Arizona
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Gila County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Gila County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Gila County, Arizona for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,136 and $1,388.
2024 Gila County, Arizona 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila County, Arizona Fair Market Rent | $855 | $960 | $1,262 | $1,778 | $1,846 |
| Gila County, Arizona Payment Standard Range | $770 to $941 | $864 to $1,056 | $1,136 to $1,388 | $1,600 to $1,956 | $1,661 to $2,031 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Gila County, AZ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 19 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 661 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 251 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.26% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.68 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Median Household Income | $39,751 ±$1,776 |
| Median Rent | $742 ±$36 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.47% ± 4.99pp |
| Total Population | 53,165 |
Population and Household Demographics
Gila County is a county in Arizona with a population of 53,165. There are 20,909 households in the county with an average household size of 2.50 persons. 27.26% of households in Gila County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Gila County
The median gross income for households in Gila County is $39,751 a year, or $3,313 a month. The median rent for the county is $742 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Gila County, a household making less than $2,473 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.47% of households who rent are overburdened in Gila County.
Area Median Income In Gila 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 Gila County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $66,300
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 Gila 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 Gila 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 Gila County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $34,400 | $36,950 | $39,500 | $42,050 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Gila County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,300 | $25,500 | $28,700 | $31,850 | $34,400 | $36,950 | $39,500 | $42,050 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Gila County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,700 | $40,800 | $45,900 | $50,950 | $55,050 | $59,150 | $63,200 | $67,300 |
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