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There are 16 low-income apartments in Plymouth County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 213 low-income homes in Plymouth County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $311 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 28th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Plymouth County, Iowa Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County features 213 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 Plymouth County, Iowa
There are 16 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Plymouth County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Plymouth County, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Plymouth County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Plymouth County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Plymouth County, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $776 and $948.
2024 Plymouth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth County, Iowa Fair Market Rent | $653 | $701 | $862 | $1,199 | $1,203 |
| Plymouth County, Iowa Payment Standard Range | $588 to $718 | $631 to $771 | $776 to $948 | $1,079 to $1,319 | $1,083 to $1,323 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Plymouth County, IA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 12 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 230 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 213 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 20.83% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.24 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Median Household Income | $57,130 ±$2,586 |
| Median Rent | $585 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.66% ± 7.35pp |
| Total Population | 24,853 |
Population and Household Demographics
Plymouth County is a county in Iowa with a population of 24,853. There are 9,995 households in the county with an average household size of 2.45 persons. 20.83% of households in Plymouth County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Plymouth County
The median gross income for households in Plymouth County is $57,130 a year, or $4,761 a month. The median rent for the county is $585 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Plymouth County, a household making less than $1,950 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.66% of households who rent are overburdened in Plymouth County.
Area Median Income In Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $99,300
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,000 | $22,850 | $25,700 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Plymouth County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,300 | $38,050 | $42,800 | $47,550 | $51,400 | $55,200 | $59,000 | $62,800 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Plymouth County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$53,300 | $60,900 | $68,500 | $76,100 | $82,200 | $88,300 | $94,400 | $100,500 |
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