There are 566 low-income apartments in Panama City that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Panama City, Florida can range from $563 to $813 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,275 low-income homes in Panama City where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $326 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 Panama City, Florida
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 |
|---|---|
| Panama City Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Panama City, Florida Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Panama City, Florida
Panama City features 1,275 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 Panama City, Florida
There are 566 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Panama City.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Panama City, Florida
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Panama City landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Panama City.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Panama City, Florida for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,371 and $1,675.
2024 Panama City, Florida 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, Florida Fair Market Rent | $1,269 | $1,297 | $1,523 | $2,065 | $2,585 |
| Panama City, Florida Payment Standard Range | $1,142 to $1,396 | $1,167 to $1,427 | $1,371 to $1,675 | $1,859 to $2,272 | $2,327 to $2,844 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Panama City, FL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 123 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,945 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,275 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 51.78% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.39 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $37,190 ±$2,229 |
| Median Rent | $842 ±$30 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 54.16% ± 5.13pp |
| Total Population | 36,917 |
Population and Household Demographics
Panama City is a city in Bay County, Florida with a population of 36,917. There are 14,945 households in the city with an average household size of 2.42 persons. 51.78% of households in Panama City are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Panama City
The median gross income for households in Panama City is $37,190 a year, or $3,099 a month. The median rent for the city is $842 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Panama City, a household making less than $2,807 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 54.16% of households who rent are overburdened in Panama City.
Area Median Income In Panama City
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 Panama City, the AMI is calculated from all households within Bay County.
In Panama City, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $78,700
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 Panama City
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 Panama City
| 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 Panama City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,550 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Panama City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$27,550 | $31,500 | $35,450 | $39,350 | $42,500 | $45,650 | $48,800 | $51,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Panama City AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$44,100 | $50,400 | $56,700 | $62,950 | $68,000 | $73,050 | $78,100 | $83,100 |
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