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There are 2,360 low-income apartments in Muscogee County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Muscogee County, Georgia can range from $496 to $658 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,996 low-income homes in Muscogee County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $317 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.
Muscogee County, Georgia Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Muscogee County, Georgia
Muscogee County features 2,996 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 Muscogee County, Georgia
There are 2,360 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Muscogee County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Muscogee County, Georgia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Muscogee County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Muscogee County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Muscogee County, Georgia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $928 and $1,134.
2024 Muscogee County, Georgia 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscogee County, Georgia Fair Market Rent | $828 | $881 | $1,031 | $1,372 | $1,743 |
| Muscogee County, Georgia Payment Standard Range | $745 to $911 | $793 to $969 | $928 to $1,134 | $1,235 to $1,509 | $1,569 to $1,917 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Muscogee County, GA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 146 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,626 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,996 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 50.16% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.55 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median Household Income | $42,306 ±$1,071 |
| Median Rent | $830 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.89% ± 2.22pp |
| Total Population | 200,285 |
Population and Household Demographics
Muscogee County is a county in Georgia with a population of 200,285. There are 72,760 households in the county with an average household size of 2.61 persons. 50.16% of households in Muscogee County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Muscogee County
The median gross income for households in Muscogee County is $42,306 a year, or $3,526 a month. The median rent for the county is $830 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Muscogee County, a household making less than $2,767 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.89% of households who rent are overburdened in Muscogee County.
Area Median Income In Muscogee 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 Muscogee County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,500
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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,050 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,350 | $47,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Muscogee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,050 | $28,600 | $32,200 | $35,750 | $38,650 | $41,500 | $44,350 | $47,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Muscogee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,050 | $45,800 | $51,500 | $57,200 | $61,800 | $66,400 | $70,950 | $75,550 |
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