There are 2,863 low-income apartments in Lake County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Lake County, Indiana can range from $550 to $1,450 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 6,381 low-income homes in Lake County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $327 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 Lake County, Indiana
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 |
|---|---|
| Northwest Indiana Community Action | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Lake County, Indiana Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Lake County, Indiana
Lake County features 6,381 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 Lake County, Indiana
There are 2,863 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lake County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lake County, Indiana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lake County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Lake County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lake County, Indiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,129 and $1,379.
2024 Lake County, Indiana 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County, Indiana Fair Market Rent | $869 | $1,027 | $1,254 | $1,539 | $1,672 |
| Lake County, Indiana Payment Standard Range | $782 to $956 | $924 to $1,130 | $1,129 to $1,379 | $1,385 to $1,693 | $1,505 to $1,839 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Lake County, IN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 174 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 9,412 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 6,381 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.14% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.53 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Median Household Income | $50,135 ±$639 |
| Median Rent | $819 ±$10 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.55% ± 1.81pp |
| Total Population | 491,596 |
Population and Household Demographics
Lake County is a county in Indiana with a population of 491,596. There are 183,314 households in the county with an average household size of 2.65 persons. 31.14% of households in Lake County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Lake County
The median gross income for households in Lake County is $50,135 a year, or $4,178 a month. The median rent for the county is $819 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Lake County, a household making less than $2,730 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.55% of households who rent are overburdened in Lake County.
Area Median Income In Lake 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 Lake County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $91,100
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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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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