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There are 961 low-income apartments in Pottawattamie County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 1,222 low-income homes in Pottawattamie County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $336 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 Pottawattamie 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 |
|---|---|
| Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Pottawattamie County, Iowa Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Pottawattamie County features 1,222 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 Pottawattamie County, Iowa
There are 961 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Pottawattamie County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Pottawattamie County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Pottawattamie County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Pottawattamie County, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,053 and $1,287.
2024 Pottawattamie 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawattamie County, Iowa Fair Market Rent | $895 | $971 | $1,170 | $1,562 | $1,733 |
| Pottawattamie County, Iowa Payment Standard Range | $806 to $985 | $874 to $1,068 | $1,053 to $1,287 | $1,406 to $1,718 | $1,560 to $1,906 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Pottawattamie County, IA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 71 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,284 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,222 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.65% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.32 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median Household Income | $51,976 ±$1,225 |
| Median Rent | $755 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.82% ± 2.99pp |
| Total Population | 93,213 |
Population and Household Demographics
Pottawattamie County is a county in Iowa with a population of 93,213. There are 36,683 households in the county with an average household size of 2.48 persons. 30.65% of households in Pottawattamie County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Pottawattamie County
The median gross income for households in Pottawattamie County is $51,976 a year, or $4,331 a month. The median rent for the county is $755 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Pottawattamie County, a household making less than $2,517 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.82% of households who rent are overburdened in Pottawattamie County.
Area Median Income In Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $109,400
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 Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,150 | $24,200 | $27,200 | $30,200 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Pottawattamie County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,250 | $40,300 | $45,350 | $50,350 | $54,400 | $58,450 | $62,450 | $66,500 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Pottawattamie County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$56,400 | $64,450 | $72,500 | $80,550 | $87,000 | $93,450 | $99,900 | $106,350 |
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