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There are 44 low-income apartments in Ripley County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 254 low-income homes in Ripley County 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 February 17th, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Ripley 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 |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Family Self-Sufficiency |
Ripley County, Indiana Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Ripley County, Indiana
Ripley County features 254 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 Ripley County, Indiana
There are 44 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ripley County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ripley County, Indiana
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ripley County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Ripley County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ripley County, Indiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $796 and $972.
2024 Ripley 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley County, Indiana Fair Market Rent | $617 | $673 | $884 | $1,216 | $1,282 |
| Ripley County, Indiana Payment Standard Range | $555 to $679 | $606 to $740 | $796 to $972 | $1,094 to $1,338 | $1,154 to $1,410 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Ripley County, IN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 12 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 298 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 254 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 22.75% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.22 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median Household Income | $51,170 ±$1,792 |
| Median Rent | $678 ±$35 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 35.31% ± 6.33pp |
| Total Population | 28,612 |
Population and Household Demographics
Ripley County is a county in Indiana with a population of 28,612. There are 10,921 households in the county with an average household size of 2.58 persons. 22.75% of households in Ripley County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Ripley County
The median gross income for households in Ripley County is $51,170 a year, or $4,264 a month. The median rent for the county is $678 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Ripley County, a household making less than $2,260 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 35.31% of households who rent are overburdened in Ripley County.
Area Median Income In Ripley 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 Ripley County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $90,000
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 Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,400 | $19,900 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Ripley County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,000 | $33,150 | $37,300 | $41,400 | $44,750 | $48,050 | $51,350 | $54,650 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Ripley County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,350 | $52,950 | $59,550 | $66,150 | $71,450 | $76,750 | $82,050 | $87,350 |
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