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There are 639 low-income apartments in Meriden that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Meriden, Connecticut can range from $1,074 to $1,600 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,152 low-income homes in Meriden where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
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 Meriden, Connecticut
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 |
|---|---|
| Meriden Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Family Self-Sufficiency; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Homeownership |
Meriden, Connecticut Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden features 1,152 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 Meriden, Connecticut
There are 639 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Meriden.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Meriden, Connecticut
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Meriden landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Meriden.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Meriden, Connecticut for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,508 and $1,844.
2024 Meriden, Connecticut 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriden, Connecticut Fair Market Rent | $1,251 | $1,374 | $1,676 | $2,062 | $2,348 |
| Meriden, Connecticut Payment Standard Range | $1,126 to $1,376 | $1,237 to $1,511 | $1,508 to $1,844 | $1,856 to $2,268 | $2,113 to $2,583 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Meriden, CT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 25 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,863 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,152 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Meriden are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Meriden
The median gross income for households in Meriden is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Meriden
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 Meriden, the AMI is calculated from all households within New Haven County.
In Meriden, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $126,000
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 Meriden
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 Meriden
| 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 Meriden AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$25,300 | $28,900 | $32,500 | $36,100 | $39,000 | $41,900 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Meriden AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$42,150 | $48,150 | $54,150 | $60,150 | $65,000 | $69,800 | $74,600 | $79,400 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Meriden AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
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