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There are 0 low-income apartments in Brown County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 170 low-income homes in Brown County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on October 30th, 2019. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Brown County, Illinois
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 the County of Brown | Public Housing |
Brown County, Illinois Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Brown County, Illinois
Brown County features 170 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 Brown County, Illinois
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Brown County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Brown County, Illinois
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Brown County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Brown County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Brown County, Illinois for a two-bedroom apartment is between $748 and $914.
2024 Brown County, Illinois 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County, Illinois Fair Market Rent | $570 | $632 | $831 | $1,005 | $1,159 |
| Brown County, Illinois Payment Standard Range | $513 to $627 | $569 to $695 | $748 to $914 | $905 to $1,106 | $1,043 to $1,275 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Brown County, IL Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 170 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 170 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.84% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.18 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median Household Income | $50,739 ±$4,955 |
| Median Rent | $569 ±$88 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 14.65% ± 6.82pp |
| Total Population | 6,859 |
Population and Household Demographics
Brown County is a county in Illinois with a population of 6,859. There are 2,140 households in the county with an average household size of 2.43 persons. 25.84% of households in Brown County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Brown County
The median gross income for households in Brown County is $50,739 a year, or $4,228 a month. The median rent for the county is $569 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Brown County, a household making less than $1,897 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 14.65% of households who rent are overburdened in Brown County.
Area Median Income In Brown 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 Brown County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $89,300
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 Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,800 | $21,450 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Brown County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$31,300 | $35,750 | $40,200 | $44,650 | $48,250 | $51,800 | $55,400 | $58,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Brown County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$50,050 | $57,200 | $64,350 | $71,450 | $77,200 | $82,900 | $88,600 | $94,350 |
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