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There are 690 low-income apartments in Dubuque County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Dubuque County, Iowa can range from $460 to $650 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 547 low-income homes in Dubuque County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $281 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Dubuque County, Iowa
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 |
|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency |
Dubuque County, Iowa Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County features 547 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 Dubuque County, Iowa
There are 690 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Dubuque County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Dubuque County, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Dubuque County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Dubuque County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Dubuque County, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $842 and $1,030.
2024 Dubuque County, Iowa 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque County, Iowa Fair Market Rent | $650 | $712 | $936 | $1,259 | $1,588 |
| Dubuque County, Iowa Payment Standard Range | $585 to $715 | $641 to $783 | $842 to $1,030 | $1,133 to $1,385 | $1,429 to $1,747 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Dubuque County, IA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 52 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,351 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 547 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.57% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.09 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Median Household Income | $54,605 ±$1,219 |
| Median Rent | $696 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.07% ± 3.29pp |
| Total Population | 95,906 |
Population and Household Demographics
Dubuque County is a county in Iowa with a population of 95,906. There are 37,891 households in the county with an average household size of 2.41 persons. 27.57% of households in Dubuque County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Dubuque County
The median gross income for households in Dubuque County is $54,605 a year, or $4,550 a month. The median rent for the county is $696 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Dubuque County, a household making less than $2,320 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.07% of households who rent are overburdened in Dubuque County.
Area Median Income In Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $103,200
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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,500 | $22,250 | $25,050 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Dubuque County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,450 | $37,050 | $41,700 | $46,300 | $50,050 | $53,750 | $57,450 | $61,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Dubuque County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,900 | $59,300 | $66,700 | $74,100 | $80,050 | $86,000 | $91,900 | $97,850 |
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