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There are 0 low-income apartments in South English that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 4 low-income homes in South English where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-4 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on April 23rd, 2021. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving South English, 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 |
|---|---|
| Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
South English, Iowa Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in South English, Iowa
South English features 4 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 South English, Iowa
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in South English.
Housing Choice Vouchers in South English, Iowa
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay South English landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in South English.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in South English, Iowa for a two-bedroom apartment is between $789 and $965.
2024 South English, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South English, Iowa Fair Market Rent | $641 | $708 | $877 | $1,101 | $1,168 |
| South English, Iowa Payment Standard Range | $577 to $705 | $637 to $779 | $789 to $965 | $991 to $1,211 | $1,051 to $1,285 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
South English, IA Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 4 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 4 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 9.09% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.11 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Median Household Income | $48,750 ±$18,889 |
| Median Rent | $575 ±$344 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 55.56% ± 150pp |
| Total Population | 269 |
Population and Household Demographics
South English is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa with a population of 269. There are 99 households in the city with an average household size of 2.72 persons. 9.09% of households in South English are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in South English
The median gross income for households in South English is $48,750 a year, or $4,063 a month. The median rent for the city is $575 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In South English, a household making less than $1,917 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 55.56% of households who rent are overburdened in South English.
Area Median Income In South English
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For South English, the AMI is calculated from all households within Keokuk County.
In South English, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,700
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 South English
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 South English
| 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 South English AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,550 | $20,050 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the South English AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,250 | $33,400 | $37,600 | $41,750 | $45,100 | $48,450 | $51,800 | $55,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the South English AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,800 | $53,450 | $60,150 | $66,800 | $72,150 | $77,500 | $82,850 | $88,200 |
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